Distance From Franz Josef Heliport to Al Maktoum International Airport

The distance from Franz Josef Heliport () to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 8610 miles or 13857 kilometers or 7477 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 Franz Josef Glacier ( New Zealand ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Franz Josef Glacier and Jebel Ali takes around 19 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Franz Josef Heliport, Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 19 hours 47 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 • - DWC

Kilometers		13857 km
Statute Miles		8610 miles
Nautical Miles		7477 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 47 minutes

Franz Josef Heliport to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - to DWC Flight Path

Location of Franz Josef Heliport & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Franz Josef Glacier to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DWC

Time difference between Franz Josef Glacier (New Zealand) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 8 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 8 Hours behind Franz Josef Glacier.

Location	Local Time
Franz Josef Glacier (New Zealand)	2026-06-20, 22:04:29 NZST
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-20, 14:04:29 +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

Franz Josef Heliport ( / NZFR) Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand

Destination

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