AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
12,495 km
7,764 miles
GTR
Columbus/W Point/Starkville
United States
Distance
12,495 km
7,764 mi / 6,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH GTR
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Golden Triangle Regional Airport
IATA Code AUH GTR
ICAO Code OMAA KGTR
City Abu Dhabi Columbus/W Point/Starkville
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 264 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 33.450000, -88.590000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, United States is 12,495 kilometers (7,764 miles / 6,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 20:05 in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:05 in Columbus/W Point/Starkville. With a 10-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 Columbus/W Point/Starkville (GTR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 36° (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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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