Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,090
miles
13,020
kilometers
7,030
nautical miles

🕐 15h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 N (358°)
Direction
🌍 -12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,090 12,944
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,090 12,944
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,090 12,135
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,090 12,135
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,090 16,180
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,090 12,135
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?

When you land in San Francisco, your watch will be 12 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to SFO route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,090 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 358° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 8,090 miles (13,020 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to SFO typically take around 15h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,090 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.