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Distance from Dubai to London

5,473 km (3,401 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

5,473 km

Kilometers

3,401 miles

Miles

~6h 56m

Est. Flight

4h

Time Difference

Dubai

UAE
Area: 4,114 km²
Population: 3.33M
Timezone: UTC+4
Elevation: 5m

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

Dubai and London sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 6h 56m by commercial jet.

Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower of London.

In terms of city area, Dubai is 2.6x larger than London. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Dubai from London?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Dubai to London is 5,473 km (3,401 miles).

How long is the flight from Dubai to London?

A direct flight would take approximately 6h 56m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Dubai bigger than London?

Dubai is larger at 4,114 km², compared to 1,572 km².

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