AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,228 km
8,219 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
13,228 km
8,219 mi / 7,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH HCA
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code AUH HCA
ICAO Code OMAA KBPG
City Abu Dhabi Big Spring
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 32.210000, -101.520000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 13,228 kilometers (8,219 miles / 7,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Abu Dhabi, it's 20:40 in Big Spring. With a 10-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 2,485 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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