AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
10,631 km
6,606 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,631 km
6,606 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
96°
east

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Airport Comparison

AUH GRL
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code AUH GRL
ICAO Code OMAA AYGG
City Abu Dhabi Au
Country United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 88 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Abu Dhabi, it's 14:49 in Au. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,451 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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