Dubai (DXB) to Houston (HOU)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,174

miles

13,154

kilometers

7,103

nautical miles

🕐 16h 4m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (331°)

Direction

🌍 -10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,174	+4,904	13,078 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,174	+4,904	13,078 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,174	+4,087	12,261 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,174	+4,087	12,261 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,174	+8,174	16,348 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,174	+4,087	12,261 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Dubai to Houston would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 4m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to HOU route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,174 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 331° from Dubai. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

🛬 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to William P Hobby Airport is 8,174 miles (13,154 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DXB to HOU typically take around 16h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,174 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.