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Flights from Dubai to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Boston, about 16h 26m door to door (52 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 26m
DXBPHLDOH

Dubai to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey16h 26mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Boston

Best ways to fly from Dubai to Philadelphia

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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DXB Doha (DOH) PHL
Leg 1: flydubai, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Wed06:15 DXB06:06 DOH1h 39m connection07:45 DOH14:41 PHLQatar Airways
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 26m
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DXB Boston (BOS) PHL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines
Wed08:30 DXB14:10 BOS2h 05m connection16:15 BOS17:29 PHLEmirates + JetBlue Airways
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 59m
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DXB London (LHR) PHL
Leg 1: British Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways
Sat08:00 DXB12:20 LHR3h 10m connection15:30 LHR18:15 PHLEmirates + British Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 15m
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DXB Dublin (DUB) PHL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, Aer Lingus
Thu07:45 DXB12:40 DUB3h 35m connection16:15 DUB18:45 PHLEmirates + Aer Lingus
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 00m
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DXB Chicago (ORD) PHL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat10:15 DXB15:58 ORD3h 02m connection19:00 ORD21:42 PHLEmirates + American Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 27m
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DXB Milan (MXP) PHL
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon04:30 DXB08:48 MXP5h 42m connection14:30 MXP16:58 PHLEmirates + American Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 28m
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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
11,137 km6,916 miles
Journey time
16h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hPhiladelphia vs Dubai
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → PHL, TTN

Flights from Dubai to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Boston and London. 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 Dubai to Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,137 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Boston (BOS), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). flydubai flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Philadelphia?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 9 hours behind Dubai.

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