Flight time from Paris to Dubai
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 6 h 50 min. Flying back from Dubai to Paris takes about 7 h 45 min. The two airports are 3,255 miles (5,239 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| CDG → DXB | 6h 50m | Paris → 6:50 PM |
| DXB → CDG | 7h 45m | Dubai → 1:45 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 2 hours ahead of Paris right now. See the time now in Paris and Dubai, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Paris to Dubai flight is usually quicker than Dubai to Paris. 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 Paris to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 6 h 50 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 7 h 45 min.
How far is Dubai from Paris?
3,255 miles (5,239 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between CDG and DXB airports.
What is the time difference between Paris and Dubai?
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Paris 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 Paris at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Dubai?
Leaving Paris at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Dubai at about 6:50 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.