5488 km
Catalog reference distance, not the distance flown by a particular aircraft.
7h 45m
Broad direct-routing estimate, not a current schedule or measured average.
Public Positions
See aircraft associated with this route when public telemetry and route metadata are available.
Source Context
Read observation timestamps and confirm schedule changes with the operating airline.
Dubai to London Route Information
- Origin: Dubai (DXB)
- Destination: London (LHR)
- Distance: 5488 km (3408 miles)
- Flight Time: Approximately 7h 45m
Departure gateway
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Catalog locality: Dubai
- Country code: AE
- ICAO code: OMDB
- Time zone: Asia/Dubai
- Airport elevation: 34 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 25.2528, 55.3644
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Arrival gateway
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Catalog locality: London
- Country code: GB
- ICAO code: EGLL
- Time zone: Europe/London
- Airport elevation: 83 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 51.4706, -0.4619
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Reading the route map
This reference guide does not contain a route-specific live flight board. The button opens the global map, not a filtered DXB–LHR result. Select an aircraft and check both airport endpoints and the observation timestamp before associating it with this route. Nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination, and a missing flight does not mean that it was cancelled.
Schedules and journey times
The distance and duration are broad planning references. Winds, airspace restrictions, aircraft type, airport flow and the filed route can change the actual journey. Confirm schedules, gates, delays and cancellations with the operating airline or airport.
Understanding the Dubai to London route
This reference connects DXB near Dubai with LHR near London. The listed distance of about 5488 km and duration of 7h 45m are planning context, not a live timetable. Actual routing, winds, aircraft type, airspace restrictions and airport flow can change both distance and elapsed time.
The live map shows the latest available public ADS-B positions. Route metadata is not present for every aircraft, so nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination. Check the operating airline and airports for schedules, gates, delays and cancellations.
Aviation data sources
Live positions are aggregated from OpenSky Network and community ADS-B providers. Coverage, update intervals and route metadata vary by aircraft and region.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to London?
The catalog uses 7h 45m as a broad direct-routing reference. It does not confirm current nonstop service, and actual time varies with routing, winds and airport flow.
How far is London from Dubai?
The flight distance between Dubai and London is 5488 km (3408 miles).
Can PocketWorld show every flight from Dubai to London?
No. It shows aircraft associated with DXB and LHR when public ADS-B observations and route metadata are available.