United Arab Emirates · International airport
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport is an international airport serving Dubai (Dubai Emirate), United Arab Emirates. Its IATA code is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,447 m long.
- IATADXB
- ICAOOMDB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- DXB
- ICAO code
- OMDB
- City
- Dubai
- Region / province
- Dubai Emirate
- Country / territory
- United Arab Emirates
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E
- Elevation
- 19 m (62 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,447 m (14,590 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12R/30L | 4,447 m14,590 ft | Asphalt |
| 12L/30R | 4,351 m14,275 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
5,557 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,144 km
Direct flight: ≈ 6 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
5,618 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Arrival ARR | 124.900 MHz |
| ATIS ARR | 126.275 MHz |
| ATIS DEP | 131.700 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 124.450 MHz |
| Ground GND | 118.350 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.750 MHz |
Air freight to and from Dubai International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Dubai through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United Arab Emirates
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 17 km |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 45 km |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 70 km |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 98 km |
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 112 km |
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 116 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Dubai International Airport?
The IATA code of Dubai International Airport is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Dubai International Airport located?
Dubai International Airport is in Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates, at coordinates 25.2498° N, 55.3710° E and an elevation of 19 m (62 ft).
How far is Dubai International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Dubai International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 5,618 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,144 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 5,557 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 7 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Dubai International Airport?
The longest runway at Dubai International Airport is 4,447 m (14,590 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Dubai International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Dubai International Airport (DXB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.