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Flight Time from London to Dubai

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Flight time

7h 28m

estimated nonstop

Distance

3,416 mi

Time difference

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London.

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Estimated nonstop time from great-circle distance and typical airline block speeds. Actual times vary about ±30 min with winds, routing and aircraft - eastbound is usually faster than westbound. Times shown for direct flights; connections add layover time.

In Brief

How long is the flight from London to Dubai?

The flight from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) takes approximately 7h 28m nonstop, covering a great-circle distance of 3,416 mi (5,498 km). Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London. Actual times vary by about 30 minutes with winds, air-traffic routing and aircraft type, and connecting flights take longer once you add layover time.

Key takeaways

  • Flight time: about 7h 28m nonstop (LHR → DXB).
  • Distance: 3,416 mi / 5,498 km great-circle.
  • Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London.
  • Eastbound is usually 30-60 min faster than westbound on long routes.
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London to Dubai flight: FAQ

Flight time, distance and time difference for this route.

The nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 28m, covering a great-circle distance of 3,416 mi (5,498 km). Actual times vary by roughly 30 minutes with winds, routing and aircraft; connecting flights take longer once you add the layover.

London and Dubai are about 3,416 mi (5,498 km) apart as the crow flies - the great-circle distance airlines fly close to. Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London.

Roughly, but not exactly. The distance is identical, so the estimate is the same both ways, but in reality one direction is usually 30-60 minutes faster because of high-altitude winds - eastbound flights ride the jet stream while westbound flights fight a headwind.

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London. That's based on standard time-zone offsets and doesn't account for daylight saving, so it can shift by an hour around DST changeovers. Use the calculator above with your departure time to see your local arrival time.

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