AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
12,141 km
7,544 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,141 km
7,544 mi / 6,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH OLU
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code AUH OLU
ICAO Code OMAA KOLU
City Abu Dhabi Columbus
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 41.450000, -97.340000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 12,141 kilometers (7,544 miles / 6,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 09:07 in Abu Dhabi, it's 23:07 in Columbus. 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 1,359 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 27° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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