Dubai to Cleveland (DXB–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
7,080 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
No nonstop service between DXB and CLE. Nearest airports to DXB with scheduled service: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 28 mi) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 43 mi)
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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
BOS Boston 16h 16m EK → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Cleveland flights
JFK New York 17h 20m EK → AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 18h 6m EK → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 35m EK → ACSYBUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
MCO Orlando 19h 15m EK → ADCMF9 Orlando (MCO) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 19h 52m EK → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 22m EK → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cleveland flights
DUB Dublin 20h 34m EKFIQF → EI Dublin (DUB) to Cleveland flights
IAH Houston 20h 55m EK → NZUA Houston (IAH) to Cleveland flights
MIA Miami 22h 31m EK → AAF9G3 Miami (MIA) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
7,080 mi 14h 57m nonstop -8h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BOS ~16h 16m JFK ~17h 20m ORD ~18h 6m YYZ ~18h 35m MCO ~19h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,006
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DXB → CLE
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
CLE → DXB
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Cleveland is 8 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 AM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
7,080 mi / 11,393 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 57m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance7,080 mi / 11,393 km
Flight time14h 57m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 14h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 7,080 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cleveland is 8 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from CLE to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DXB to CLE

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DXB to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to CLE is about 14 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,080 miles (11,393 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.