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Flights from Detroit to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 15h 54m door to door (74 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 54m
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Detroit to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 54mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Dubai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DTT Paris (CDG) DXB
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France, Emirates
Sun21:30 DTT10:42 CDG2h 03m connection12:45 CDG21:24 DXBAir France + Emirates
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 54m
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DTT Amsterdam (AMS) DXB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, KLM
Wed22:30 DTT11:46 AMS2h 14m connection14:00 AMS23:10 DXBDelta Air Lines + Emirates
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 16h 40m
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DTT Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon18:15 DTT18:29 ORD2h 16m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
52 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 41m
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DTT Frankfurt (FRA) DXB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Emirates, Lufthansa
Mon20:00 DTT09:36 FRA5h 54m connection15:30 FRA23:30 DXBDelta Air Lines + Emirates
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 30m
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DTT Amman (AMM) DXB
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Jordan Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~17h 11m
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DTT New York (EWR) DXB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 16m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,373 km7,063 miles
Journey time
15h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hDubai vs Detroit
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
DTW → DXB, DWC

Flights from Detroit to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,373 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Chicago (ORD) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Dubai?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Detroit.

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