DXB to LHE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is 1,985 km (1,233 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHE to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Lahore?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is 1,985 km (1,233 mi, 1,072 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 LHE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHE is roughly northeast of DXB.
How is the DXB to LHE route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-LHE in IATA codes and OMDB-OPLA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Allama Iqbal International Airport is LHE (OPLA).
| DXB | LHE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Allama Iqbal International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OPLA |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 712 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #288 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHE sits 650 ft (198 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to LHE
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | Active |
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 Lahore?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) are 1,985 km (1,233 mi, 1,072 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to LHE?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and LHE takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHE from DXB?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) lies roughly northeast of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to LHE?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-LHE route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines.
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