AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
9,871 km
6,133 miles
CEM
Central
United States
Distance
9,871 km
6,133 mi / 5,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
north

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AUH CEM
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Central Airport
IATA Code AUH CEM
ICAO Code OMAA PACE
City Abu Dhabi Central
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Anchorage
Elevation 88 ft 937 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 65.570000, -144.780000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Central (CEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States is 9,871 kilometers (6,133 miles / 5,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Abu Dhabi, it's 07:24 in Central. With a 13-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 Central (CEM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 342° (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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Central Airport (CEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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