Distance From Dyess Air Force Base to Al Maktoum International Airport, DYS - DWC Distance

The distance from Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 8148 miles or 13113 kilometers or 7076 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abilene ( United States ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abilene and Jebel Ali takes around 18 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, United States to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DYS - DWC

Kilometers		13113 km
Statute Miles		8148 miles
Nautical Miles		7076 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 43 minutes

Dyess Air Force Base to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - DYS to DWC Flight Path

Location of Dyess Air Force Base & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abilene to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abilene, United States and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Abilene, United States and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DYS - DWC

Time difference between Abilene (United States) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 10 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 10 Hours ahead of Abilene.

Location	Local Time
Abilene (United States)	2026-08-03, 03:53:24 MDT
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2026-08-03, 13:53:24 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Dyess Air Force Base (DYS / KDYS) Abilene, United States

Destination

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates