AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
6,294 km
3,911 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AUH GFY
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code AUH GFY
ICAO Code OMAA FYGF
City Abu Dhabi Grootfontein
Country United Arab Emirates Namibia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 88 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:04 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,548 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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