AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
14,337 km
8,909 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
14,337 km
8,909 mi / 7,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH ESM
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code AUH ESM
ICAO Code OMAA SETN
City Abu Dhabi Tachina
Country United Arab Emirates Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 88 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 0.980000, -79.630000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 14,337 kilometers (8,909 miles / 7,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Abu Dhabi, it's 00:41 in Tachina. 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.

The return flight from Tachina (ESM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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