Turboprop
Several stops- Seats
- 6–9
- Range
- ~1,800 nm
- Per hour
- $1,800–3,200
Built for short hops; not a practical aircraft for this route.
Aircraft for London to Dubai
Every category of private aircraft, with the numbers that matter for a seven-hour sector: seats, range, cabin height and typical hourly cost.
| Category | Seats | Typical range | Cabin height | Per hour | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 6–9 | ~1,800 nm | — | $1,800–3,200 | Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350 |
| Very light jet | 4–5 | 1,400–1,550 nm | — | $2,800–4,200 | HondaJet, Citation M2 |
| Light jet | 6–8 | 2,000–2,150 nm | ~4.8–4.9 ft | $3,500–5,500 | Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75 |
| Midsize jet | 7–9 | ~2,100 nm | ~5.7 ft | $4,500–7,000 | Citation XLS+ |
| Super-midsize jet | 8–10 | 3,200–4,000 nm | ~6.0 ft | $6,500–9,500 | Challenger 350, Citation Longitude, Praetor 600 |
| Large cabin jet | 10–16 | 4,000–4,300 nm | 6.2 ft+ | $8,500–13,000 | Gulfstream G450, Challenger 650, Falcon 2000LXS |
| Ultra long range jet | 13–19 | 7,500–7,700 nm | 6.2 ft+ | $12,000–20,000+ | Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500 |
London to Dubai is about 2,950–2,990 nm great-circle. Very light jets, with 1,400–1,550 nm of range, are not suited to the route.
Suitability
How each size copes with the route.
Nonstop capability depends on the exact model, passengers, luggage and winds on the day. The operator confirms it before you book.
Light jet
One or two stops- Seats
- 6–8
- Range
- 2,000–2,150 nm
- Per hour
- $3,500–5,500
Ideal around Europe; to Dubai it needs one or two fuel stops.
Midsize jet
One stop- Seats
- 7–9
- Range
- ~2,100 nm
- Per hour
- $4,500–7,000
A budget option, with a fuel stop in the eastern Mediterranean.
Super-midsize jet
Nonstop, most loads- Seats
- 8–10
- Range
- 3,200–4,000 nm
- Per hour
- $6,500–9,500
The efficient nonstop choice; winter westbound loads are checked.
Large cabin jet
Nonstop- Seats
- 10–16
- Range
- 4,000–4,300 nm
- Per hour
- $8,500–13,000
A stand-up cabin and room to sleep on the seven-hour run.
Ultra long range jet
Nonstop- Seats
- 13–19
- Range
- 7,500–7,700 nm
- Per hour
- $12,000–20,000+
The most space per passenger, often with a separate rest area.
Choosing for a long sector
For two to six passengers who want an efficient nonstop flight, a super-midsize jet is usually the sensible starting point. For larger groups, or anyone who wants to sleep properly on the way, a large cabin jet adds stand-up headroom and separate zones. Ultra long range aircraft are chosen for the cabin rather than the range on this route.
Midsize jets remain an option on a tighter budget, with one fuel stop that adds roughly an hour on the ground. We will always show the nonstop alternative alongside, so the trade-off is clear.
Find the right aircraft for your dates.
Tell us how many are travelling and how you want to spend the flight. We will quote the aircraft that fit.