Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Rochester to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Orlando, about 16h 56m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 56m

Rochester to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Dubai

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

ROC Chicago (ORD) DXB

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

Mon18:00 ROC18:44 ORD2h 01m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates

12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 56m

ROC Orlando (MCO) DXB

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

Sun15:15 ROC17:38 MCO3h 07m connection20:45 MCO18:45 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates

10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 30m

ROC Boston (BOS) DXB

Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Sun12:30 ROC13:32 BOS9h 43m connection23:15 BOS19:09 DXBRepublic Airlines + Emirates

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 22h 39m

ROC New York (JFK) DXB

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Emirates

Tue12:15 ROC13:17 JFK9h 43m connection23:00 JFK19:27 DXBJetBlue Airways + Emirates

5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 12m

ROC Washington (IAD) DXB

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~18h 17m

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: 11,017 km6,842 miles
Journey time: 16h 56mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDubai vs Rochester
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: ROC → DXB, DWC

Flights from Rochester to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester 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 Rochester to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,017 km.

Where do you change planes between Rochester and Dubai?

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

Which airports serve Rochester and Dubai?

Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Rochester and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Rochester.

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