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Flights from Wellington to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Melbourne, about 21h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 21h 17m
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Wellington to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey21h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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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WLG Auckland (AKL) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 51m
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WLG Melbourne (MEL) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 17m
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WLG Sydney (SYD) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 20m
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WLG Brisbane (BNE) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 37m
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WLG Christchurch (CHC) DXB
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 27m
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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
14,234 km8,839 miles
Journey time
21h 17mestimate
Time difference
-9hDubai vs Wellington
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
WLG → DXB, DWC

Flights from Wellington to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,234 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and Dubai?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours behind Wellington.

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