Dubai to Houston flight distance & time (DXB-IAH)
How far is Dubai from Houston by plane? The great circle distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) is 13,145 km / 7,098 nm, about 16h 9m flight time, with an initial heading of 331° (NNW).
| From | Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai, AE |
|---|---|
| To | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
| Distance | 13,145 km · 7,098 nm · 8,168 mi |
| Initial heading | 331° (NNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Emirates Airline (EK)
Aircraft with enough range to fly DXB to IAH nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
| Airbus A340-200 | 7,991 nm / 14,799 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 | 8,099 nm / 14,999 km |
| Airbus A380 | 8,207 nm / 15,199 km |
| Airbus A340-500 | 9,017 nm / 16,699 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Dubai from Houston?
- The great circle distance between Dubai and Houston is 13,145 km (7,098 nm / 8,168 mi).
- How long is the flight from Dubai to Houston?
- A direct flight from DXB to IAH takes about 16h 9m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Dubai to Houston?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.