The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 13,365 kilometers (8,304 miles / 7,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Arorae Island, it's 07:29 in Abu Dhabi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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