Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Dubai International Airport, LHR - DXB Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 3417 miles or 5498 kilometers or 2967 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to Dubai ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Dubai takes around 7 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 7 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LHR - DXB

Kilometers		5498 km
Statute Miles		3417 miles
Nautical Miles		2967 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 51 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Dubai International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to DXB Flight Path

Location of London Heathrow Airport & Dubai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Dubai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - DXB

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 3 Hours.
Dubai time is 3 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-23, 20:06:41 BST
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)	2026-05-23, 23:06:41 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Dubai International Airport (DXB / OMDB) Dubai, United Arab Emirates