Distance from Dubai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
initial heading from Dubai International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the Dubai International Airport–London Heathrow Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in United Arab Emirates to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom is approximately 5,498 km — that is 2,969 nautical miles or 3,417 statute miles. The initial heading from Dubai International Airport is about 317° (northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 6h 47m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Dubai International Airport and London Heathrow Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
The great-circle distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 5,498 km (2,969 nautical miles / 3,417 miles).
What direction is London Heathrow Airport from Dubai International Airport?
Setting out from Dubai International Airport, the initial bearing to London Heathrow Airport is about 317°, which is roughly northwest.
How long is the flight from Dubai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 6h 47m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.