BHX to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,604 km (3,482 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to BHX).
How far is it from Birmingham, West Midlands to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,604 km (3,482 mi, 3,026 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BHX to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly east of BHX.
How is the BHX to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written BHX-DXB in IATA codes and EGBB-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Birmingham Airport is BHX (EGBB), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| BHX | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Birmingham Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGBB | OMDB |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 327 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #124 | #19 |
EGBB starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 265 ft (81 m) lower than BHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BHX to DXB
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Birmingham, West Midlands from Dubai?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 5,604 km (3,482 mi, 3,026 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BHX to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between BHX and DXB takes about 7h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from BHX?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly east of Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Which airlines fly BHX to DXB?
1 airline appear on the BHX-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates.
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