# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Rugao (RUG)

> 6,405 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,405 km / 3,980 mi / 3,459 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 280° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → China
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 16:37 in Abu Dhabi, it's 20:37 in Rugao)
- **Elevation difference**: 88 ft (RUG 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

### [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rugao, China
- ICAO: ZSRG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.260000, 120.500000
- Elevation: 0 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 16:37 in Abu Dhabi, it's 20:37 in Rugao.
The 4-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)
- [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)