# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Taisha (TSC)

> 14,330 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,330 km / 8,904 mi / 7,738 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 60° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Ecuador
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 17:12 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:12 in Taisha)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,581 ft (TSC 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

### [Taisha Airport (TSC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tsc-taisha-taisha-airport/1ef266df-a5af-6314-9d5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Taisha, Ecuador
- ICAO: SETH
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: -2.380000, -77.500000
- Elevation: 1,669 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:12 in Abu Dhabi, it's 08:12 in Taisha.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant 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)
- [Taisha Airport (TSC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tsc-taisha-taisha-airport/1ef266df-a5af-6314-9d5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)