AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
13,290 km
8,258 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
13,290 km
8,258 mi / 7,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH SOW
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code AUH SOW
ICAO Code OMAA KSOW
City Abu Dhabi Show Low
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Phoenix
Elevation 88 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 34.270000, -110.010000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 13,290 kilometers (8,258 miles / 7,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 22:29 in Abu Dhabi, it's 11:29 in Show Low. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,328 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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