# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dunhuang (DNH)

> 4,116 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,116 km / 2,557 mi / 2,222 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 257° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → China
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 18:09 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:09 in Dunhuang)
- **Elevation difference**: 88 ft (DNH is lower 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

### [Dunhuang Airport (DNH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dnh-dunhuang-dunhuang-airport/1ef266e0-1f03-6e36-978a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dunhuang, China
- ICAO: ZLDH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.160000, 94.810000
- Elevation: 0 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 18:09 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:09 in Dunhuang.
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)
- [Dunhuang Airport (DNH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dnh-dunhuang-dunhuang-airport/1ef266e0-1f03-6e36-978a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)