Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Tbilisi, Georgia · ✈ 3h 5min · 🚗 33h 40min
1,119 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Dubai to Tbilisi is 2,072 km (1,287 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 3h 5min.
The straight-line distance from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Tbilisi, Georgia is approximately 2,072 kilometers (1,287 miles or 1,119 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Tbilisi is located northwest of Dubai. Dubai is in Asia, in the Dubai region of United Arab Emirates, while Tbilisi is in Asia, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Both cities are in Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 2,072 km | ~3h 5min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,694 km | ~33h 40min | Long journey, consider stops |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Dubai to Tbilisi. For 2,072 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,694 km, fuel costs for driving from Dubai to Tbilisi are approximately $216–$404 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Dubai sits at 25.2048°N, 55.2708°E, while Tbilisi is located at 41.7151°N, 44.8271°E. The initial compass bearing from Dubai to Tbilisi is 335° (NNW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dubai heading roughly NNW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 16.51° and the longitude difference is 10.44°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Dubai and Tbilisi is approximately 33.5686°N, 50.5510°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 1,036 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Tbilisi is roughly 1 hour behind Dubai. When it is 09:00 in Dubai, it is approximately 08:00 in Tbilisi. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Dubai is a major city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Located in the Dubai region, it is an important hub in Asia. Dubai is a significant metropolitan area in United Arab Emirates with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Tbilisi is a notable city in Georgia with a population of approximately 1,118,035. Situated in the Tbilisi region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Tbilisi offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Georgia.
2,072 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 2,072 km between Dubai and Tbilisi means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 6.9 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 3h 5min.
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Tbilisi is approximately 2,072 kilometers (1,287 miles, 1,119 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 3h 5min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 33h 40min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Tbilisi is approximately -1h behind compared to Dubai.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,694 km, which is about 30% longer than the 2,072 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.