# Distance from Akure (AKR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

> 5,578 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,578 km / 3,466 mi / 3,012 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 259° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → United Arab Emirates
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 15:36 in Akure, it's 18:36 in Abu Dhabi)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,012 ft (AUH is lower than AKR)

## Airports

### [Akure Airport (AKR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akr-akure-akure-airport/1ef266de-b7ac-6a40-ba85-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akure, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNAK
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 7.250000, 5.300000
- Elevation: 1,100 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:36 in Akure, it's 18:36 in Abu Dhabi.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Akure Airport (AKR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akr-akure-akure-airport/1ef266de-b7ac-6a40-ba85-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)