AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,122 km
8,154 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
13,122 km
8,154 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

AUH MER
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code AUH MER
ICAO Code OMAA KMER
City Abu Dhabi Atwater
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 88 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 37.400000, -120.600000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 13,122 kilometers (8,154 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 19:12 in Abu Dhabi, it's 07:12 in Atwater. With a 12-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 Atwater (MER) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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