AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,125 km
8,155 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
13,125 km
8,155 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

AUH PAO
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code AUH PAO
ICAO Code OMAA KPAO
City Abu Dhabi Palo Alto
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 88 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 37.460000, -122.120000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 13,125 kilometers (8,155 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 06:58 in Abu Dhabi, it's 18:58 in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 3° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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