AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,416 km
7,094 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
11,416 km
7,094 mi / 6,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
91°
east

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AUH KIE
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Aropa Airport
IATA Code AUH KIE
ICAO Code OMAA AYIQ
City Abu Dhabi Kieta
Country United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 88 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 11,416 kilometers (7,094 miles / 6,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:01 in Abu Dhabi, it's 22:01 in Kieta. With a 7-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 Kieta (KIE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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