Flights Houston → Dubai
IAH → DXB
How long is the flight from Houston to Dubai?
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 16h 50m. 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 operates from Houston to Dubai, utilizing a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Dubai International Airport, the destination, serves over 92 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
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 Houston (IAH) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by JetBlue Airways, Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.2/100 (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 Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB) heads north-east for about 13,125 km, a flight time of roughly 16h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Houston the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways (B6) | 79% | 7 min | 0.1% |
Airlines operating IAH-DXB
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Frequently asked questions about IAH-DXB
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 16h 50m. 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: JetBlue Airways, 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.
