Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Fort Lauderdale ➔ Dubaï
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,810 km
Average flight time
~9h 31m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Fort Lauderdale and Dubaï aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
The Fort Lauderdale – Dubaï sector links Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) to Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW) over 12,581 km great-circle, about 14h12 airborne in a Bombardier Global 7500. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Dubaï Al Maktoum (4500 m runway). A helicopter connection to Burj Al Arab Helipad can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE)
On the departure side, Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE) serves Fort Lauderdale from 26.20°N / 80.17°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sheltair FXE; 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Las Olas / Boca Raton.
Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW)
On the arrival side, Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW) serves Dubaï from 24.89°N / 55.16°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by DC Aviation Al-Futtaim; 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Burj Al Arab Helipad.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 12,581 km · 6,793 NM
- Estimated block time
- 14h12
- Recommended aircraft
- Bombardier Global 7500 (Ultra Long Range)
- Departure FBO
- Sheltair FXE — Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE / FXE)
- Arrival FBO
- DC Aviation Al-Futtaim — Dubaï Al Maktoum (OMDW / DWC)
- Departure runway
- 1832 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Arrival runway
- 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Burj Al Arab Helipad
Seasonality & slots
Year-round operations; watch the wet season for afternoon convective delays and alternate fuel planning.
Customs & formalities
International sector USA → Émirats Arabes Unis: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dubaï?
About 14h12 block time on a Bombardier Global 7500, for 12,581 km great-circle between KFXE and OMDW.
Which aircraft suits Fort Lauderdale → Dubaï?
A Bombardier Global 7500 (Ultra Long Range) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Fort Lauderdale Executive?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sheltair FXE.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector USA → Émirats Arabes Unis: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.