Distance from London to Dubai
How Far Is London from Dubai?
London is 5,486 km (3,409 miles) from Dubai by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads E on a transcontinental great-circle route.
London to Dubai is the return leg toward the Gulf and is the canonical direction for this pair. The eastbound return is usually a little quicker than the westbound route from Dubai to London.
London to Dubai Flight Time
| Distance | 5,486 km 3,409 miles 2,962 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~6h 55min (London → Dubai) ~7h 15min (Dubai → London) |
London to Dubai Time Difference
| Time Difference | Dubai is usually 4 hours ahead of London in standard time, or 3 hours ahead when London is on daylight saving time. |
| Time Zones | Europe/London (London) Asia/Dubai (Dubai) |
| DST Note | London is usually 4 hours behind Dubai in standard time and 3 hours behind when London is on daylight saving time. Dubai stays on UTC+4 year-round. |
London vs Dubai: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 5,486 km?
- 5,486 km is only about 84 km shorter than New York City to London (5,570 km).
- It is about 226 km longer than Dubai to Paris (5,260 km).
- It is about 349 km shorter than Dubai to Singapore (5,835 km).
Flights from London to Dubai
This is a classic Gulf-to-UK long-haul route across West Asia and Europe. Dubai to London is usually the slower direction because the westbound leg often flies against more favorable jet-stream patterns, while the London to Dubai return is typically a little quicker.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
London to Dubai follows the same great-circle corridor in the reverse direction, heading E from London toward Dubai.
- Initial Bearing
- 101° (E)
- Midpoint
- Black Sea region, between Turkey and the Caucasus
- Crosses
- Middle East · Europe
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London and Dubai Airports
London
- LHRHeathrow Airport
- LGWGatwick Airport
- STNStansted Airport
- LTNLuton Airport
- LCYLondon City Airport
Dubai
- DXBDubai International Airport
- DWCAl Maktoum International Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 6h 6min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 6h 27min |
| 320 km/h reference speed | 320 km/h 17h 9min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, very close to Dubai to London.
Approximate great-circle distance, a shorter benchmark.
Approximate great-circle distance, a slightly longer benchmark.
London to Dubai FAQ
How far apart are Dubai and London?
Dubai and London are 5,486 km (3,409 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between Dubai and London?
A typical flight is about 435 minutes from Dubai to London and about 415 minutes on the return.
Does the route cross West Asia and Europe?
Yes. Dubai to London heads northwest across West Asia and Europe before reaching the UK.
What is the time difference between Dubai and London?
London is usually 4 hours behind Dubai in standard time and 3 hours behind when London is on daylight saving time.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
Dubai is typically served by DXB and DWC, while London is typically served by LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, and LCY.
Which direction is usually faster on this route?
London to Dubai is usually a little faster than Dubai to London, with the eastbound return often near 415 minutes versus 435.