LGW to DXB Route Guide

London, United Kingdom β†’ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Quick answer

EGKK (London, United Kingdom) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 2,955 NM (5,473 km / 3,401 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 100Β° (E). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 6h 42m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.

Distance

2,955 NM

5,473 km / 3,401 mi

Initial Bearing

100Β° (E)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL380

38,000 ft

Block Time

6h 42m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

10,365 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

202 ft

EGKK

Arrival Elevation

62 ft

OMDB

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 2,955 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 757-200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Airbus A321XLR
  • Airbus A330-300

Weather considerations

Pilots flying LGW-DXB should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between LGW and DXB?

2,955 nautical miles (5,473 km / 3,401 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from London to Dubai?

Approximately 6h 42m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly LGW-DXB?

Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.

What altitude do flights cruise at?

Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.

What initial heading is the route?

100Β° true (E). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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