# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Gabbs (GAB)

> 12,929 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,929 km / 8,034 mi / 6,981 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 354° (north)
- **Return heading**: 8° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -11h (When it's 14:08 in Abu Dhabi, it's 03:08 in Gabbs)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,611 ft (GAB 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

### [Gabbs Airport (GAB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gab-gabbs-gabbs-airport/1ef266df-1d8d-681e-a9f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gabbs, United States
- ICAO: KGAB
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 38.920000, -117.960000
- Elevation: 4,699 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:08 in Abu Dhabi, it's 03:08 in Gabbs.
With a 11-hour time difference, expect significant 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)
- [Gabbs Airport (GAB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gab-gabbs-gabbs-airport/1ef266df-1d8d-681e-a9f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)