AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
6,283 km
3,904 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
6,283 km
3,904 mi / 3,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AUH SQJ
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code AUH SQJ
ICAO Code OMAA ZSSM
City Abu Dhabi Sanming
Country United Arab Emirates China
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 88 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 26.430000, 117.840000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 6,283 kilometers (3,904 miles / 3,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Abu Dhabi, it's 01:15 in Sanming. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 283° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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