# Distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

> 13,114 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,114 km / 8,149 mi / 7,081 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 22:54 in Albuquerque, it's 08:54 in Abu Dhabi)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,267 ft (AUH is lower than ABQ)

## Airports

### [Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abq-albuquerque-albuquerque-international-sunport-airport/1ef266df-0d10-6ea0-9ad6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Albuquerque, United States
- ICAO: KABQ
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 35.040000, -106.610000
- Elevation: 5,355 ft

### [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO: OMAA
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Coordinates: 24.430000, 54.650000
- Elevation: 88 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:54 in Albuquerque, it's 08:54 in Abu Dhabi.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/abq-albuquerque-albuquerque-international-sunport-airport/1ef266df-0d10-6ea0-9ad6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)