The first direct flight from Newark Airport to Dubai departs tonight

The first partnership between Newark Liberty International Airport and Emirates begins tonight, enabling a direct flight from New Jersey to Dubai.

The first direct flight from Newark to Dubai, a 14-hour journey, will depart at 10.15pm and land in the United Arab Emirates at 7.30pm the following day.

The length of the flight is almost 7000 kilometers.

The return flight will depart Dubai at 2:15 AM and arrive in Newark at 9:05 AM the same day.

This news will be followed by further updates, including further international non-stop flights to Nice, France, Barcelona and Norway later this year.