London Heathrow (LHR) and Dubai (DXB) are 5,498 km (3,416 mi) apart, about 7h 0m by nonstop flight. 3 airlines fly the route nonstop: British Airways, Emirates and Royal Brunei Airlines. Dubai is 3 to 4 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. Flights also run the other way, from Dubai to London, over the same distance.

London to Dubai is one of Heathrow's busiest long-haul routes, and for many travellers the first leg of a journey on to Asia, Africa or Australia through Emirates' hub. Royal Brunei also flies it, on its way between Brunei and London.

Distance

5,498 km3,416 mi

Flight time

7h 0m7h 55m on the way back

Time difference

+3 / +4 hDubai vs London

CO₂ per passenger

1,265 kgEconomy, one way

Airlines Flying London to Dubai Nonstop

• British Airways
• Emirates
• Royal Brunei Airlines

Both airports list each of these airlines on the route, so it flies both ways. Seasonal flights only operate part of the year.

How Far Is London from Dubai?

5,498 km (3,416 mi) along the great circle, the shortest path over the Earth's surface. Real flights stray from it a little for winds, air traffic routes and closed airspace.

How Long Is the Flight from London to Dubai?

Nonstop flights from London to Dubai are scheduled at about 7h 0m, and at about 7h 55m from Dubai to London. These are the times airlines publish, gate to gate, rounded to five minutes. The two directions differ mostly because of the winds at cruising altitude.

Time Difference Between London and Dubai

Dubai is 3 to 4 hours ahead of London, depending on the time of year. Daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates in each country (or not at all), which is why the gap changes.

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The Airports

London Heathrow LHRUnited Kingdom225 nonstop destinations, 84 airlinesFlights from LHRDubai DXBUnited Arab Emirates294 nonstop destinations, 96 airlinesFlights from DXB

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Airlines as of September 2026, from the destination lists of both airports, compiled by My Flight Routes. Schedules change and seasonal routes come and go, so check with the airline before you book.

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