AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,440 km
8,351 miles
BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
Distance
13,440 km
8,351 mi / 7,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH BIF
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport
IATA Code AUH BIF
ICAO Code OMAA KBIF
City Abu Dhabi Fort Bliss/El Paso/
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 88 ft 3,947 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 31.850000, -106.380000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States is 13,440 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 03:05 in Abu Dhabi, it's 16:05 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/. With a 11-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 3,859 feet between the two airports. Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 20° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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