Track Dubai to Sydney Flights
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Track This RouteOutbound
14 hours
Return
14.5 hours
Daily Flights
2+
Airlines
2
Timezone note
Sydney is 6-7 hours ahead of Dubai (varies with daylight saving). Evening Dubai departures land afternoon Sydney time.
About this route
Dubai to Sydney flights
Dubai to Sydney is the second leg of one of the most popular UK-to-Australia routings. Emirates operates A380 services on this 14-hour sector, typically departing Dubai late morning or early afternoon and arriving Sydney early morning local time. Qantas also serves the route via its partnership with Emirates, with some flights continuing to Melbourne.
For UK-based family tracking the full London-Dubai-Sydney journey, the total elapsed time from London departure to Sydney arrival is typically 22-26 hours including the Dubai connection. The Dubai-Sydney leg crosses 6-7 time zones (depending on Australian daylight saving), making arrival time calculations complex. A landing alert removes the guesswork entirely.
Emirates passengers connect through Dubai Terminal 3. The minimum connection time for Emirates-to-Emirates transfers is 60 minutes, though overnight connections in Dubai are common and can include complimentary hotel stays for longer layovers. The A380 service to Sydney features onboard showers in first class and a lounge bar in business, reflecting the premium nature of this ultra-long-haul route.
Sydney arrivals from Dubai typically land at Terminal 1 between 6-8am local time. Australian biosecurity screening applies to all arrivals. From landing to exit is 30-45 minutes. The morning arrival timing works well for same-day hotel check-ins and getting adjusted to local time before evening.
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FAQ
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How long is Dubai to Sydney?
About 14 hours. This is the second leg of the London-Dubai-Sydney routing.
What aircraft flies this route?
Emirates typically uses the A380. Qantas operates 787 Dreamliners on some services.
Can I track both the London and Sydney legs?
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