# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU)

> 5,073 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,073 km / 3,152 mi / 2,739 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 85° (east)
- **Return heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Laos
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 16:16 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:16 in Sam Neua Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,193 ft (NEU 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

### [Sam Neua Airport (NEU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/neu-sam-neua-airport/1ef266df-f296-6dc6-b3f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sam Neua Airport, Laos
- ICAO: VLSN
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 20.420000, 104.070000
- Elevation: 3,281 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 16:16 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:16 in Sam Neua Airport.
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)
- [Sam Neua Airport (NEU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/neu-sam-neua-airport/1ef266df-f296-6dc6-b3f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)