London to Dubai distance
The flight distance from London to Dubai is 5,470 km (3,399 miles), about 7 h 20 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 5,470 km
- Miles
- 3,399 mi
- Nautical miles
- 2,954 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 7 h 20 min
- Initial heading
- 100° E
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About this route
5,470 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from London to Dubai can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Dubai?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Dubai is about 5,470 km, or 3,399 miles (2,954 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from London to Dubai?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 20 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Dubai from London?
Leaving London, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 100° (E).