AQP
Arequipa
Peru
14,372 km
8,930 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,372 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Lima
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AQP AUH
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Abu Dhabi International Airport
IATA Code AQP AUH
ICAO Code SPQU OMAA
City Arequipa Abu Dhabi
Country Peru United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Dubai
Elevation 8,405 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 24.430000, 54.650000

Arequipa (AQP) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 14,372 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Peru with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:01 in Arequipa, it's 00:01 in Abu Dhabi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,317 feet between the two airports. Abu Dhabi International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 268° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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