ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
12,767 km
7,933 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,767 km
7,933 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ABF AUH
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA Code ABF AUH
ICAO Code NGAB OMAA
City Abaiang Abu Dhabi
Country Kiribati United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Dubai
Elevation 0 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 24.430000, 54.650000

Abaiang (ABF) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 12,767 kilometers (7,933 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Abaiang, it's 09:24 in Abu Dhabi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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