Dubai (DXB) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,416
miles
5,498
kilometers
2,969
nautical miles

🕐 7 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,416 5,466
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,416 5,466
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,416 5,124
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,416 5,124
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,416 6,832
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,416 5,124
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?

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 LHR route connects Dubai, United Arab Emirates with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 3,416 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3,416 miles (5,498 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DXB to LHR typically take around 7 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,416 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.