London to Dubai Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from London to Dubai, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from London to Dubai?
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Average flight time is 7 hours

The fastest flight time from London to Dubai is 6 hours 50 minutes

London to Dubai flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 7 hours
Shortest flight duration 6 hours 50 minutes
Longest flight duration 7 hours 10 minutes
The average flight time from London to Dubai is 7 hours. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London to Dubai is 3,401 miles / 5,473 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Dubai: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Dubai airports

Dubai has 2 airports: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central International Airport (DWC).

If you don't fancy flying from Dubai there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).

London & Dubai local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 4 hours behind of Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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London to Dubai FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London to Dubai?

On average, the flight time from London to Dubai is 7 hours. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London to Dubai could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and Dubai?

The distance between London and Dubai is 3,401 miles or 5,473 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to Dubai?

The shortest flight time from London to Dubai is 6 hours 50 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to Dubai?

The average flight time from London to Dubai is 7 hours. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and Dubai?

The time zone difference between London and Dubai is -4 hours.