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LGW to DXB: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Dubai (Dubai International Airport)
3,401 mi
5,473 km · 2,955 nm
7h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,401 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 8m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- DXB — Dubai International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near DXB
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport11 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport28 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from DXB?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB) is 3,401 miles (5,473 km, 2,955 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to DXB?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to DXB?
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