# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Lakenheath (LKZ)

> 5,470 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,470 km / 3,399 mi / 2,954 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 103° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Europe
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 22:05 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:05 in Lakenheath)
- **Elevation difference**: 56 ft (LKZ is lower 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

### [RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkz-lakenheath-raf-lakenheath/1ef266de-c61c-660c-9fa5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lakenheath, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGUL
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 52.410000, 0.560000
- Elevation: 32 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:05 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:05 in Lakenheath.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some 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)
- [RAF Lakenheath (LKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lkz-lakenheath-raf-lakenheath/1ef266de-c61c-660c-9fa5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)