Paris, France → Dubai, United Arab Emirates · ✈ 7h 4min · 🚗 85h 16min
2,833 nautical miles · Time difference: +4h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Paris to Dubai is 5,247 km (3,260 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 7h 4min.
The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Dubai, United Arab Emirates is approximately 5,247 kilometers (3,260 miles or 2,833 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Dubai is located southeast of Paris. Paris is in Europe, in the Île-de-France region of France, while Dubai is in Asia, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 5,247 km | ~7h 4min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Paris to Dubai. For 5,247 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Paris is a major city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Located in the Île-de-France region, it is an important hub in Europe. Paris is a significant metropolitan area in France with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Dubai is a notable city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Situated in the Dubai region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Dubai offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in United Arab Emirates.
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At 5,247 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Asia. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 5,247 km, Paris to Dubai is one of the world's longer routes, covering 13.1% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Europe to Asia, spanning 4 timezones.
See how the Paris to Dubai distance compares to similar routes:
The straight-line distance from Paris to Dubai is approximately 5,247 kilometers (3,260 miles, 2,833 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 7h 4min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 85h 16min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dubai is approximately +4h ahead compared to Paris.
The estimated road distance is approximately 6,821 km, which is about 30% longer than the 5,247 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.