DXB to LAX: Dubai – Los Angeles

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
7,235 nm
13,399 km
Origin
Dubai International
Destination
Los Angeles International
Emirates' Dubai–Los Angeles service covers nearly 8,300 nm, one of the longest commercial routes linking the Middle East hub to the US West Coast.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 46m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 46m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 46m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 28m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 46m
Boeing 787-8 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Airbus A380-800 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Airbus A340-600 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 15h 18m
Boeing 787-10 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 14h 50m
Boeing 747-400 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 14h 46m
Airbus A330-200 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 15h 24m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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