Flights London → Dubai
LHR → DXB
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?
The flight from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 18m. 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 from London to Dubai is serviced by a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A380-800, and Airbus A330-300, offering passengers multiple options for travel. The destination airport in Dubai sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of 92,331,506, underscoring its significance as a major international hub.
The London (LHR) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.3/100 (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 (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 5,498 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 18m.
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
Flexible on this trip? Compare flights
Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-DXB
Frequently asked questions about LHR-DXB
The flight from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 7h 18m. 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 3 airlines: American Airlines, British 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.
The London-Dubai route is about 5,498 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.
