AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
7,845 km
4,875 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
7,845 km
4,875 mi / 4,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AUH SDS
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code AUH SDS
ICAO Code OMAA RJSD
City Abu Dhabi N/A
Country United Arab Emirates Japan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 88 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 38.060000, 138.410000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 7,845 kilometers (4,875 miles / 4,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Abu Dhabi, it's 19:28 in Sado Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sado Airport (SDS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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