DXB → LHR
Dubai → London
Route last assessed 2d ago
Airspace
Advisory
Alt routes
Strong
Route
Direct
~6h 55m
Standard DXB–LHR westbound routing transiting Iraq FIR (ORBB) and Turkey before entering European airspace. Emirates, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic all operate this corridor as their primary filing. Crosses the ICAO Middle East advisory zone and remains proximate to the Iranian FIR on departure from UAE. Fastest option at ~6.9h westbound; monitor EASA and UK CAA Ops Bulletins before departure when regional advisories are active.
First or second leg crosses the active Middle East advisory zone
Departure from DXB initially skirts Iranian FIR (OIIX) before transitioning into Iraq FIR (ORBB). Monitor EASA and UK CAA Ops Bulletins. During heightened regional tensions, altitude and lateral restrictions on ORBB have been imposed with short notice.
Advisory zone cap: composite limited to 60. This route transits an active airspace advisory zone — structural factors cannot compensate for active advisory exposure.
Evaluated using advisory airspace exposure, corridor sensitivity, detour impact, and hub routing logic — based on EASA and national authority advisories.
Advisory data only · Verify with your airline and government before booking.
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