The flight distance from Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) in Aspen, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 12,681 kilometers (7,880 miles / 6,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:50 in Aspen, it's 18:50 in Abu Dhabi. With a 11-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 7,750 feet between the two airports. Abu Dhabi International Airport sits lower than Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Aspen (ASE) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field (ASE) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.