AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,734 km
7,291 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,734 km
7,291 mi / 6,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH RID
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code AUH RID
ICAO Code OMAA KRID
City Abu Dhabi Richmond
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/New_York
Elevation 88 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 39.760000, -84.840000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 11,734 kilometers (7,291 miles / 6,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 07:32 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:32 in Richmond. With a 9-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 1,052 feet between the two airports. Richmond Municipal Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 38° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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