AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
10,681 km
6,637 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
10,681 km
6,637 mi / 5,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
269°
west

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AUH QBX
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code AUH QBX
ICAO Code OMAA SNOB
City Abu Dhabi Sobral
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 88 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 10,681 kilometers (6,637 miles / 5,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Abu Dhabi, it's 14:56 in Sobral. 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 Sobral (QBX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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