AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
12,913 km
8,024 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,913 km
8,024 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
298°
west northwest

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AEA AUH
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA Code AEA AUH
ICAO Code NGTB OMAA
City Abemama Atoll Abu Dhabi
Country Kiribati United Arab Emirates
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Dubai
Elevation 8 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 24.430000, 54.650000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 12,913 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,972 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 11:07 in Abemama Atoll, it's 03:07 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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 77° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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