# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Aktau (SCO)

> 2,185 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,185 km / 1,357 mi / 1,180 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 352° (north)
- **Return heading**: 170° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Kazakhstan
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 18:54 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:54 in Aktau)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (SCO 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

### [Aktau International Airport (SCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sco-aktau-aktau-international-airport/1ef266df-e445-6fc4-836e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aktau, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UATE
- Timezone: Asia/Oral
- Coordinates: 43.860000, 51.090000
- Elevation: 75 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:54 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:54 in Aktau.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Aktau International Airport (SCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sco-aktau-aktau-international-airport/1ef266df-e445-6fc4-836e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)