Distance From Sterling Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

The distance from Sterling Airport () to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 6689 miles or 10764 kilometers or 5809 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Jebel Ali takes around 15 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sterling Airport, Sterling, United States to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 15 hours 22 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		10764 km
Statute Miles		6689 miles
Nautical Miles		5809 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 22 minutes

Sterling Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - to DWC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DWC

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 9 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:06:37 EST
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-15, 15:06:37 +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

Sterling Airport ( / 3B3) Sterling, United States

Destination

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