Flight time from Los Angeles to Dubai
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15 h 45 min. Flying back from Dubai to Los Angeles takes about 16 h 30 min. The two airports are 8,326 miles (13,400 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LAX → DXB | 15h 45m | Los Angeles → 12:45 PM the next day |
| DXB → LAX | 16h 30m | Dubai → 1:30 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
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Dubai, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Los Angeles to Dubai flight is usually quicker than Dubai to Los Angeles. 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.
At about 16 h 30 min nonstop, this is an ultra-long-haul distance that only long-range jets can cover without a stop, and many travellers connect instead, adding hours to the trip.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15 h 45 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 16 h 30 min.
How far is Dubai from Los Angeles?
8,326 miles (13,400 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LAX and DXB airports.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Dubai?
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Dubai?
Leaving Los Angeles at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Dubai at about 12:45 PM the next day local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.