Flights Hong Kong → Dubai
HKG → DXB
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Dubai?
The flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Hong Kong with Dubai, utilizing a mix of large aircraft such as the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A380-800, and Boeing 777-300ER. Given that the destination airport in Dubai sees over 92 million passengers annually, this route likely experiences high traffic and demand.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Hong Kong (HKG) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Cathay Pacific, Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) heads west for about 5,919 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 49m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Hong Kong the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about HKG-DXB
The flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 49m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Cathay Pacific, Emirates.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Dubai, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
