AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,159 km
8,177 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
13,159 km
8,177 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH GCN
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code AUH GCN
ICAO Code OMAA KGCN
City Abu Dhabi Grand Canyon
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Phoenix
Elevation 88 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 35.950000, -112.150000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 13,159 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 06:51 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:51 in Grand Canyon. 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 6,521 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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