Flight time from London to Dubai

About 5,473 km (3,401 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 7h 20m.

Distance

5,473 km

3,401 miles

Flight time

7h 20m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

3h ahead

Dubai

From

Departure time (local)

London to Dubai

5,473 km

3,401 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

7h 20m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Dubai at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Dubai, United Arab Emirates covers a great-circle distance of roughly 5,473 kilometres (3,401 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 20m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Dubai is about 3 hours ahead of London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 3 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Dubai FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Dubai?

London to Dubai is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 7h 20m, based on a great-circle distance of 5,473 km (3,401 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Dubai?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Dubai is about 5,473 kilometres, or 3,401 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

Dubai is about 3 hours ahead of London. Crossing 3 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.