Los Angeles to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (LAX–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 18h 15m KLSQSV → EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h 23m 3SDELH → CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 6m AAACNH → EK Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 11m AFDLKL → EK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m 6EHYNZ → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
ORD Chicago 19h 15m 5YAAAC → EK Chicago (ORD) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CPH Copenhagen 19h 45m EKSK → EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 22h 45m 5YCACK → EK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
HKG Hong Kong 23h 20m 5YAACX → EKMP Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
TPE Taoyuan 27h 13m ASAVBR → CILH Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
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Los Angeles to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 8,350 mi 16h 10m nonstop +11h ahead

LAX–DWC had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 8,350 miles in 16h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 0 – – 66% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
LGG ~18h 15m AMS ~18h 15m FRA ~18h 23m CAI ~19h 0m YYZ ~19h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
664
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
LAX → DWC
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
DWC → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+11h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 5:00 AM (next day) in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
8,350 mi / 13,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 10m 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.

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

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance8,350 mi / 13,437 km
Flight time16h 10m
Time difference+11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take about 16h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 8,350 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to DWC: Emirates. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 16h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DWC 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.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 LAX to DWC

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LAX to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to DWC is about 16 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 8,350 miles (13,437 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.