Dubai to Johannesburg in the Emirates A380 | MSFS 2020

Take to the skies on an ultra-realistic 8-hour journey from Dubai International (OMDB) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (FAOR) aboard the legendary Emirates Airbus A380-800 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

This long-haul adventure recreates Emirates Flight EK 761, complete with real-world procedures, ATC communications, and live weather. From preflight checks in Dubai at 0400z to a smooth rollout in Johannesburg after 3,810 nautical miles and a cruise at FL380, the entire experience is captured from pushback to parking.

Highlights of the Flight

• Aircraft: Emirates A380-800 (FlyByWire A380X)

• Route: OMDB → FAOR

• Distance: 3,810 nm

• Flight Time: ~8h15m

• Scenery: Arabian Desert, Indian Ocean, African heartland

Along the way, you’ll witness a stunning Dubai sunrise, serene ocean crossings, and the vast African skies—culminating in a spectacular approach into Johannesburg.

Flight Timeline

• 00:00 – Preflight & Pushback

• 14:18 – Engine Start

• 19:35 – Taxi

• 26:03 – Takeoff from Dubai

• 31:32 – Climb to Cruise

• 35:54 – Cruise Begins

• 39:49 – Initial Descent

• 48:32 – Final Approach & Landing

✈️ Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or a casual viewer, this flight delivers a cinematic window into the world’s largest passenger jet tackling one of its longest African routes.