AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,403 km
8,328 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
353°
north

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Airport Comparison

AUH PMD
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code AUH PMD
ICAO Code OMAA KPMD
City Abu Dhabi Palmdale
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 88 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 34.630000, -118.080000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 13:26 in Abu Dhabi, it's 02:26 in Palmdale. With a 11-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 2,455 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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