Dubai to Dallas-Fort Worth (DXB–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK221
EK Emirates
77L
2:10 AM
+04 T3
9:40 AM
CDT
16h 30m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2627
EK Emirates
77W
12:00 PM
+04
5:15 PM
CDT
14h 15m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK222
EK Emirates
77L
12:55 PM
CDT TD
12:53 PM+1
+04
14h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ORD Chicago 17h 56m EK AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston 18h 1m EK AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
JFK New York 18h 8m EK AAAMAT New York (JFK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BOS Boston 18h 13m EK AAAYBA Boston (BOS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DOH Doha 18h 20m FZQRWB ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IST Istanbul 18h 42m BIEKFZ PKTK Istanbul (IST) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 52m EKFIGA AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 18h 57m A3EK AAAYBA Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando 19h 18m EK AAAYCX Orlando (MCO) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
AMM Amman 19h 25m EKFZRJ RJ Amman (AMM) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Dubai to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8,029 mi 15h 23m nonstop -9h behind

DXB–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 8,029 miles in approximately 15h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 8 77L, 77W 14h15-16h30
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to DFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,792
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
DXB → DFW
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
DFW → DXB
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 9 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 9:00 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
8,029 mi / 12,920 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 23m 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.

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.

Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

DXB–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance8,029 mi / 12,920 km
Flight time15h 23m
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 15h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 8,029 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to DFW: Emirates.
This route has daily 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 Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and John F. Kennedy.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 9 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 DFW

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to DFW is about 15 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,029 miles (12,920 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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