IAH to DXB Route Guide
Houston, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KIAH (Houston, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 7,086 NM (13,123 km / 8,154 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 30° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 16m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
7,086 NM
13,123 km / 8,154 mi
Initial Bearing
30° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
15h 16m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
22,758 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
97 ft
KIAH
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 7,086 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAH-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 IAH and DXB?
7,086 nautical miles (13,123 km / 8,154 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Houston to Dubai?
Approximately 15h 16m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAH-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10, Airbus A380 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
30° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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