# Distance from Atiu Island (AIU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

> 16,613 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,613 km / 10,323 mi / 8,970 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 284° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 88° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (CK) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 08:48 in Atiu Island, it's 22:48 in Abu Dhabi)
- **Elevation difference**: 52 ft (AUH is higher than AIU)

## Airports

### [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Atiu Island, CK
- ICAO: NCAT
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -19.970000, -158.120000
- Elevation: 36 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 08:48 in Atiu Island, it's 22:48 in Abu Dhabi.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Enua Airport (AIU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aiu-atiu-island-enua-airport/1ef266df-6e67-660e-ad82-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)