# Distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Igloolik (YGT)

> 9,020 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,020 km / 5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 346° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Arab Emirates) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 09:27 in Abu Dhabi, it's 01:27 in Igloolik)
- **Elevation difference**: 86 ft (YGT 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

### [Igloolik Airport (YGT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygt-igloolik-igloolik-airport/1ef266de-affa-6e0a-b902-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Igloolik, Canada
- ICAO: CYGT
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 69.360000, -81.820000
- Elevation: 174 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 09:27 in Abu Dhabi, it's 01:27 in Igloolik.
With a 8-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)
- [Igloolik Airport (YGT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ygt-igloolik-igloolik-airport/1ef266de-affa-6e0a-b902-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)