# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)

> 6,868 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,868 km / 4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 220° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Namibia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 10:09 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:09 in Sesriem Airstrip)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,366 ft (SZM is higher 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

### [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia
- ICAO: FYSS
- Timezone: Africa/Windhoek
- Coordinates: -24.510000, 15.750000
- Elevation: 2,454 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 10:09 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:09 in Sesriem Airstrip.

## Related

- [Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/auh-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-international-airport/1ef266df-8073-608c-a7bf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sesriem Airstrip (SZM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szm-sesriem-airstrip/1ef266de-e188-6350-b844-06bb2780ed98)
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