Flight time from Dubai to Singapore
A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 7 h 50 min. Flying back from Singapore to Dubai takes about 8 h 5 min. The two airports are 3,633 miles (5,847 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| DXB → SIN | 7h 50m | Dubai → 8:50 PM |
| SIN → DXB | 8h 05m | Singapore → 1:05 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Dubai right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Dubai and Singapore, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Dubai to Singapore flight is usually quicker than Singapore to Dubai. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dubai to Singapore?
A nonstop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 7 h 50 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 8 h 5 min.
How far is Singapore from Dubai?
3,633 miles (5,847 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between DXB and SIN airports.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Singapore?
Singapore is 4 hours ahead of Dubai right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Dubai at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Singapore?
Leaving Dubai at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Singapore at about 8:50 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.