Dubai (DXB) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,326
miles
13,400
kilometers
7,235
nautical miles

🕐 16h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 N (354°)
Direction
🌍 -12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,326 13,322
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,326 13,322
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,326 12,489
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,326 12,489
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,326 16,652
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,326 12,489
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Dubai and Los Angeles follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to LAX route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,326 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 354° from Dubai. There is a 12 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 8,326 miles (13,400 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to LAX typically take around 16h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,326 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.