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Flight time from Dubai to London

About 7 hours and 10 minutes non-stop, 5,497 km (3,416 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time7h 10mnon-stop
Distance5,497 km3,416 miles · 2,968 nm
Time difference−4hLondon vs Dubai
Local time now16:53 / 12:53Dubai / London

Estimate for a direct flight from Dubai (DXB, Dubai International) to London (LHR, Heathrow). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Dubai to London?

A non-stop flight from Dubai to London takes about 7 hours and 10 minutes. The two cities are 5,497 km (3,416 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Dubai International (DXB) and Heathrow (LHR).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

London is 4 hours behind Dubai right now. A flight leaving Dubai at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:10 local time in London. With a 4h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Dubai to London?

A direct flight from Dubai to London takes about 7 hours and 10 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is London from Dubai?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Dubai and London is about 5,497 km, or 3,416 miles.

What is the time difference between Dubai and London?

London is 4 hours behind Dubai at the moment.

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