Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Knoxville to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Orlando, about 16h 41m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 41m

Knoxville to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 41mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Knoxville to Dubai

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

TYS Chicago (ORD) DXB

Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Mon18:15 TYS18:45 ORD2h 00m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates

15 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 41m

TYS Orlando (MCO) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Sun13:30 TYS14:51 MCO5h 54m connection20:45 MCO18:45 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 15m

TYS Boston (BOS) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat09:30 TYS11:32 BOS11h 28m connection23:00 BOS18:54 DXBAllegiant Air + Emirates

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 25h 24m

TYS New York (EWR) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~18h 33m

TYS Washington (IAD) DXB

Leg 1: Allegiant Air, CommutAir · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~18h 33m

TYS Dallas (DFW) DXB

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~21h 12m

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: 11,977 km7,438 miles
Journey time: 16h 41mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDubai vs Knoxville
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: TYS → DXB, DWC

Flights from Knoxville to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Knoxville to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Orlando and Boston. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Knoxville to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,977 km.

Where do you change planes between Knoxville and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Orlando (MCO), Boston (BOS) and New York (EWR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Knoxville and Dubai?

Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Knoxville.

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