# Distance from Brisbane (ACF) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

> 12,007 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,007 km / 7,461 mi / 6,483 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 113° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 23:22 in Brisbane, it's 17:22 in Abu Dhabi)
- **Elevation difference**: 25 ft (AUH is higher than ACF)

## Airports

### [Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acf-brisbane-brisbane-archerfield-airport/1ef266e0-0519-63ae-88e1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brisbane, Australia
- ICAO: YBAF
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -27.570000, 153.010000
- Elevation: 63 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 23:22 in Brisbane, it's 17:22 in Abu Dhabi.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acf-brisbane-brisbane-archerfield-airport/1ef266e0-0519-63ae-88e1-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)