Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Richmond to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Boston or Chicago, about 16h 24m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 24m

Richmond to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 24mVia Boston, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Boston or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Richmond to Dubai

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

RIC Boston (BOS) DXB

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat18:30 RIC19:45 BOS3h 15m connection23:00 BOS18:54 DXBJetBlue Airways + Emirates

10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 24m

RIC Chicago (ORD) DXB

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat17:45 RIC18:33 ORD2h 12m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBRepublic Airlines + Emirates

17 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 11m

RIC Orlando (MCO) DXB

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Fri17:00 RIC18:49 MCO2h 11m connection21:00 MCO19:00 DXBJetBlue Airways + Emirates

13 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 00m

RIC New York (EWR) DXB

Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, United Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~17h 50m

RIC Washington (IAD) DXB

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~17h 54m

RIC Dallas (DFW) DXB

Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~21h 58m

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: 11,467 km7,121 miles
Journey time: 16h 24mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDubai vs Richmond
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: RIC → DXB, DWC

Flights from Richmond to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Dubai?

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

How long is the flight from Richmond to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,467 km.

Where do you change planes between Richmond and Dubai?

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

Which airports serve Richmond and Dubai?

Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Richmond and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Richmond.

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