Dubai International Airport is a large airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB. The airport lies at an elevation of 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12R/30L, 14,590 ft (4,447 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Dubai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DXB
- ICAO code
- OMDB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 62 ft (19 m)
- Coordinates
- 25.2498, 55.3710
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 14,275 ft · 4,351 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 14,590 ft · 4,447 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Dubai International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SHJ Sharjah International Airport | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 17 km · 11 mi |
| DWC Al Maktoum International Airport | Dubai(Jebel Ali), United Arab Emirates | 45 km · 28 mi |
| RKT Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates | 70 km · 43 mi |
| AEU Abu Musa Island Airport | Abu Musa, Iran | 77 km · 48 mi |
| FJR Fujairah International Airport | Fujairah, United Arab Emirates | 98 km · 61 mi |
| AAN Al Ain International Airport | Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | 112 km · 70 mi |
| AUH Zayed International Airport | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 116 km · 72 mi |
| KHS Khasab Airport | Khasab, Oman | 134 km · 83 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DXB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,182 | 1,356 | 1,178 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,030 | 1,883 | 1,636 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,845 | 3,010 | 2,616 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,239 | 3,255 | 2,829 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,498 | 3,417 | 2,969 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 5,846 | 3,632 | 3,156 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,846 | 3,632 | 3,157 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 6,413 | 3,985 | 3,463 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 7,935 | 4,931 | 4,285 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,002 | 6,836 | 5,941 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,043 | 7,483 | 6,503 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,210 | 7,587 | 6,593 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 12,217 | 7,591 | 6,597 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,400 | 8,327 | 7,236 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,329 | 8,904 | 7,737 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | ARR | 124.900 |
| ATIS ARR | 126.275 | |
| ATIS DEP | ATIS | 131.700 |
| DEP | DEP | 124.450 |
| GND | GND | 118.350 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.750 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Dubai International Airport?
The IATA code of Dubai International Airport is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB.
Where is Dubai International Airport located?
Dubai International Airport is in Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at 25.2498, 55.3710.
What time zone is Dubai International Airport in?
Dubai International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Dubai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Dubai International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12R/30L, 14,590 ft (4,447 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Dubai International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 17 km (11 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.