# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Datong (DAT)

> 5,691 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,691 km / 3,536 mi / 3,073 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 271° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → China
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 08:10 in Abu Dhabi, it's 12:10 in Datong)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,354 ft (DAT is higher than AUH)

## Airports

### [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

### [Datong Airport (DAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dat-datong-datong-airport/1ef266e0-1e21-6612-b79c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Datong, China
- ICAO: ZBDT
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.060000, 113.480000
- Elevation: 3,442 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 08:10 in Abu Dhabi, it's 12:10 in Datong.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Datong Airport (DAT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dat-datong-datong-airport/1ef266e0-1e21-6612-b79c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)