Dubai (DXB) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,155
miles
13,125
kilometers
7,087
nautical miles

🕐 16h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (331°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,155 13,048
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,155 13,048
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,155 12,233
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,155 12,233
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,155 16,310
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,155 12,233
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?

A round trip between Dubai and Houston earns you 16,310 base miles - that's 65% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to IAH route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,155 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 8,155 miles (13,125 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to IAH typically take around 16h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,155 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.