ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
5,299 km
3,293 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Distance
5,299 km
3,293 mi / 2,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABV AUH
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA Code ABV AUH
ICAO Code DNAA OMAA
City Abuja Abu Dhabi
Country Nigeria United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Dubai
Elevation 1,123 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 24.430000, 54.650000

Abuja (ABV) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 5,299 kilometers (3,293 miles / 2,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Abuja, it's 23:35 in Abu Dhabi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,035 feet between the two airports. Abu Dhabi International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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