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Airport Reference

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

IATA CodeDXB
ICAO CodeOMDB
CityDubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Time ZoneAsia/Dubai
Coordinates25.2532, 55.3657

How DXB Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, DXB shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Dubai might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRDXB HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (DXB) tell you the flight is arriving at Dubai International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)5,497 km / 3,416 mi≈ 6.5h nonstop
JFK (New York)11,001 km / 6,836 mi≈ 12.9h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)5,845 km / 3,632 mi≈ 6.9h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,043 km / 7,483 mi≈ 14.2h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Dubai?

The main IATA airport code for Dubai is DXB — Dubai International Airport.

What time zone is Dubai International Airport in?

Dubai International Airport operates on Asia/Dubai time.

How does DXB appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, DXB appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...DXB... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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