AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
12,891 km
8,010 miles
AXS
Altus
United States
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
336°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

AUH AXS
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport
IATA Code AUH AXS
ICAO Code OMAA KAXS
City Abu Dhabi Altus
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 1,433 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 34.700000, -99.340000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Altus (AXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) in Altus, United States is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 United Arab Emirates with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:00 in Abu Dhabi, it's 04:00 in Altus. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,345 feet between the two airports. Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Altus (AXS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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