Flights London → Dubai
LGW → DXB
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?
The flight from London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 16m. 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 London to Dubai, operating with a mix of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380-800 aircraft, offering passengers extensive comfort and range options. Dubai International Airport, the destination, serves over 92 million passengers annually, highlighting its status as a major global travel hub.
The London (LGW) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 5,474 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airlines operating LGW-DXB
Frequently asked questions about LGW-DXB
The flight from London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 16m. 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 1 airline: 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.
The London-Dubai route is about 5,474 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
