Dubai to Narita (DXB–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK318
EK Emirates
388
2:55 AM
+04 T3
5:20 PM
JST
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK319
EK Emirates
388
10:20 PM
JST T2
5:30 AM+1
+04
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,958 mi 9h 25m nonstop +5h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

DXB–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 4,958 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 388 9h25
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 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 NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,424
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.

Other ways to reach Narita from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric DXB→NRT AUH→NRT
Distance from DXB 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 9h 25m 9h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Narita is 5 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 11:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
4,958 mi / 7,979 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 25m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or business. The stay cannot be extended beyond 30 days under this exemption. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Import restrictions on meat, produce, and plant products are strictly enforced.

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 NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

DXB–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Narita route.
Route details
Distance4,958 mi / 7,979 km
Flight time9h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 9h 25m. The route covers 4,958 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DXB to NRT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, HAK, XIY, GYD, AUH, SZX, BWN, DOH, MXP, HAN, DEL, SGN, PVG, DPS, TAS, CMB, PER, SYD, CAN, BKK, PEK, HGH, KIX, KUL, TAO, MNL, BOM, CAI, KTM, BRU, CGK, ZRH, ICN, TPE, AMS, CEB, HKG, MEL, TLV, SIN, BLR, IST, WAW, YYZ, HEL, MIA, FRA, DFW, BNE, YUL, EWR, MCO, MAD, JFK, AKL, ORD, IAH, LAX, BOS, SFO and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from NRT to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to NRT

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to NRT ranges from 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,958 miles (7,979 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).