Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Houston (DWC–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK Emirates
77L
10:55 AM
CDT
10:50 AM+1
+04
14h 55m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h CIEKLH ACLHNZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Houston flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 35m EK AFKLVS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Houston flights
TPE Taoyuan 28h 50m CI BRTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Houston flights
AMS Amsterdam 39h 35m EK KLLXOS Amsterdam (AMS) to Houston flights
CPH Copenhagen ~17h 52m EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Houston flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne ~18h 8m EK CHG Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Houston flights
DXB Dubai ~18h 37m EK Dubai (DXB) to Houston flights
IST Istanbul ~20h 38m 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Houston flights
FCO Rome ~20h 55m AZ Rome (FCO) to Houston flights
LHR London ~21h CX ACAYBA London (LHR) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DWC and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
201
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DWC → IAH
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
IAH → DWC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric DWC→IAH DXB→IAH
Distance from DWC 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 8
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Houston is 9 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 9:00 AM in Houston.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

DWC–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to IAH flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Taiwan Taoyuan.
Houston is 9 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from IAH to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Charles de Gaulle and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).