The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia is 17,836 kilometers (11,083 miles / 9,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Arab Emirates with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:47 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport. With a 13.5-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 1,393 feet between the two airports. Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 320° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.