AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
8,162 km
5,072 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,162 km
5,072 mi / 4,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
348°
north northwest

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AUH THU
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code AUH THU
ICAO Code OMAA BGTL
City Abu Dhabi Thule
Country United Arab Emirates Greenland
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Thule
Elevation 88 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 76.530000, -68.700000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,162 kilometers (5,072 miles / 4,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Greenland. 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 22:30 in Abu Dhabi, it's 14:30 in Thule. With a 8-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 Thule (THU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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