Distance From Rand Airport to Dubai International Airport, QRA - DXB Distance

The distance from Rand Airport (QRA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 3994 miles or 6428 kilometers or 3469 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Dubai ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Dubai takes around 9 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 9 hours 10 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 • QRA - DXB

Kilometers		6428 km
Statute Miles		3994 miles
Nautical Miles		3469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 10 minutes

Rand Airport to Dubai International Airport Flight Route Map - QRA to DXB Flight Path

Location of Rand Airport & Dubai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Dubai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johannesburg, South Africa and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QRA - DXB

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 2 Hours.
Dubai time is 2 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-04-29, 17:29:36 SAST
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)	2026-04-29, 19:29:36 +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

Rand Airport (QRA / FAGM) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Dubai International Airport (DXB / OMDB) Dubai, United Arab Emirates