San Francisco to Dubai flight distance & time (SFO-DXB)
How far is San Francisco from Dubai by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 13,041 km / 7,041 nm, about 15h 18m flight time, with an initial heading of 2° (N).
| From | San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US |
|---|---|
| To | Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai, AE |
| Distance | 13,041 km · 7,041 nm · 8,103 mi |
| Initial heading | 2° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Emirates Airline (EK)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to DXB nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
| Airbus A340-200 | 7,991 nm / 14,799 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 | 8,099 nm / 14,999 km |
| Airbus A380 | 8,207 nm / 15,199 km |
| Airbus A340-500 | 9,017 nm / 16,699 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is San Francisco from Dubai?
- The great circle distance between San Francisco and Dubai is 13,041 km (7,041 nm / 8,103 mi).
- How long is the flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
- A direct flight from SFO to DXB takes about 15h 18m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Dubai?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.