Dubai (DXB) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,401
miles
5,473
kilometers
2,955
nautical miles

🕐 6h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,401 5,442
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,401 5,442
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,401 5,102
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,401 5,102
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,401 6,802
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,401 5,102
Mosaic

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

Calculate Another Route

💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Dubai and London follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DXB to LGW route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,401 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 317° from Dubai. There is a 4 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 LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 3,401 miles (5,473 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to LGW typically take around 6h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,401 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.