DXB to LGW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5,474 km (3,401 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LGW to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to London?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 5,474 km (3,401 mi, 2,955 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 DXB to LGW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGW is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to LGW route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-LGW in IATA codes and OMDB-EGKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), London Gatwick Airport is LGW (EGKK).
| DXB | LGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | London Gatwick Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | EGKK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 202 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #21 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; EGKK starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LGW sits 140 ft (43 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to LGW
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 Dubai from London?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are 5,474 km (3,401 mi, 2,955 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to LGW?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and LGW takes about 7h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGW from DXB?
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to LGW?
1 airline appear on the DXB-LGW route in the open dataset, including Emirates.
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