Flight time from Dubai to San Francisco
DXB → SFO · Dubai International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Dubai (DXB) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 15h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,090 miles (13,020 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
15h 52m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 11 hours behind Dubai. You cross 11 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Dubai to San Francisco?
- About 15h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 8,090 miles, or 13,020 km (7,030 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 11 hours behind Dubai.
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