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

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EK9936
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
ORD Chicago 16h 59m AAASAV EK Chicago (ORD) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 53m KLOSUA EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 1m ACOSSN EK Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 20h 34m 6EPKTG TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 1m ACLHNZ CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 2m AAAFAS EK Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CPH Copenhagen 22h 43m EK EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
TPE Taoyuan 45h 10m BR CI Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne ~16h 10m CHGQR EK Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
BRU Zaventem ~17h 5m ET Zaventem (BRU) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
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Houston to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8,171 mi 14h 55m nonstop +9h ahead

IAH–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 8,171 miles in approximately 14h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 2 77L 14h55 76%
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (2 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, IAH to DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
405
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
IAH → DWC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
DWC → IAH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
8,171 mi / 13,150 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders receive a visa on arrival at UAE airports, valid for up to 30 days. No advance application or fee is needed. The stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance8,171 mi / 13,150 km
Flight time14h 55m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take about 14h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 8,171 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to DWC: Emirates.
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 Chicago O'Hare, Amsterdam and Toronto Pearson.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
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 IAH to DWC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DWC is about 14 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,171 miles (13,150 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Amsterdam and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.