DXB to SYD: Dubai – Sydney

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
6,503 nm
12,044 km
Origin
Dubai International
Destination
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates' flagship Dubai–Sydney route ranks among the longest regularly scheduled nonstop services in the world, spanning over 7,400 nm across the Indian Ocean and Australia.

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 13h 16m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 16m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 16m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 0m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 16m
Boeing 787-8 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Airbus A340-300 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 13h 45m
Airbus A340-600 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 13h 45m
Boeing 787-10 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 13h 20m
Boeing 747-400 ~ Marginal ✓ Yes 13h 16m

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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