Emirates A380: Dubai to New York in Microsoft Flight Simulator

Few flights capture the imagination like Emirates’ flagship route from Dubai (OMDB) to New York (JFK) aboard the Airbus A380-800. In this ultra-realistic simulation, we recreate EK201, a 14-hour journey across continents, oceans, and time zones — all brought to life in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with breathtaking 4K visuals using the FlyByWire A380.

Flight Overview

• Aircraft: Emirates Airbus A380-800

• Flight Number: EK201

• Route Distance: 6,840 nm (12,668 km)

• Flight Time: ~13 hours 45 minutes

• Departure: Dubai International (OMDB), Terminal 3

• Arrival: New York JFK (KJFK), Terminal 4

From the glittering skyline of Dubai to the bustling air corridors over the Atlantic, every moment of this simulation has been crafted for immersion. The A380’s sheer size and power make for an unforgettable long-haul experience — from pushback at Terminal 3 to the powerful departure on Runway 12R, the oceanic crossing, and finally the smooth descent into New York City.

Video Timeline Highlights

• 00:01 – Dubai: City of Impossibilities

• 06:24 – Preflight checks

• 16:50 – Pushback from Terminal 3

• 23:10 – Taxi to Runway 12R

• 25:38 – Emirates A380 takeoff

• 32:52 – Climb over the Arabian Gulf

• 33:39 – Atlantic Ocean crossing

• 34:26 – Descent into NYC

• 42:31 – Final approach & landing at JFK

This journey is more than just a simulation — it’s a cinematic experience of aviation’s largest passenger aircraft taking on one of the world’s longest and most prestigious routes.