# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kadena Air Base (DNA)

> 7,242 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,242 km / 4,500 mi / 3,911 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Japan
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 03:26 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:26 in Kadena Air Base)
- **Elevation difference**: 55 ft (DNA 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

### [Kadena Air Base (DNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dna-kadena-air-base/1ef266df-8e55-6b28-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kadena Air Base, Japan
- ICAO: RODN
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 26.360000, 127.770000
- Elevation: 143 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 03:26 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:26 in Kadena Air Base.
The 5-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)
- [Kadena Air Base (DNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dna-kadena-air-base/1ef266df-8e55-6b28-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)
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