South Africa to United Arab Emirates Β· 4,118 miles (6,627 km)

Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates. The two airports are 4,118 miles (6,627 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Airlines flying nonstop from DUR to DXB

  • Emirates logo
    EmiratesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

Book DUR to DXB with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DUR to DXB with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair, South African Airways and 4 more, then Emirates
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    South African Airways logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
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    Emirates logo
  • Via Cape Town (CPT)Safair, CemAir and 2 more, then Emirates
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    GE
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DUR to DXB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DUR to DXB?

Emirates flies nonstop from Durban (DUR) to Dubai (DXB).

How far is Durban from Dubai by plane?

Durban (DUR) and Dubai (DXB) are 4,118 miles (6,627 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DUR to DXB award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DUR to DXB cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DUR to DXB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Durban and Dubai?

The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.