AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,937 km
7,417 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,937 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
47°
northeast

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AUH MDY
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code AUH MDY
ICAO Code OMAA PMDY
City Abu Dhabi Midway Atoll
Country United Arab Emirates UM
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Midway
Elevation 88 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 28.200000, -177.380000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,937 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Abu Dhabi, it's 03:09 in Midway Atoll. With a 15-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 311° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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