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Distance from Dubai to Los Angeles

13,391 km (8,320 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

13,391 km

Kilometers

8,320 miles

Miles

~16h 15m

Est. Flight

12h

Time Difference

Dubai

UAE
Area: 4,114 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+4
Elevation: 5m

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Dubai and Los Angeles are separated by over 13000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.

In terms of city area, Dubai is 3.2x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dubai from Los Angeles?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to Los Angeles is 13,391 km (8,320 miles).

How long is the flight from Dubai to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take approximately 16h 15m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Dubai bigger than Los Angeles?

Dubai is larger at 4,114 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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