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Abu Dhabi → Medina Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Medina (MED) covers about 1,512 km (≈ 939 mi) and takes roughly 2h 22m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → MED
Distance1,512 km · 939 mi
Estimated flight time2h 22m
Time differenceUTC-1

Abu Dhabi → Medina Flight Duration & Distance

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AUHZayed International AirportMEDPrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Estimated flight time
2h 22m
Route
1,512 kmAUHAbu DhabiMEDMedina
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
1,512 km
939 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
−1h
Next steps
Medina → Abu Dhabi (MED → AUH)Abu Dhabi → Riyadh (AUH → RUH)Abu Dhabi → Jeddah (AUH → JED)Abu Dhabi → Dammam (AUH → DMM)
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Enter your Medina trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Medina-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and MED (Medina) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 22m over 1,512 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Medina (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Medina?

About 2h 22m — an estimate for 1,512 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Medina?

Roughly 1,512 km (939 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Medina?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Riyadh (RUH) at 4h 27m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Medina?

Via Riyadh (RUH): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 27m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Medina, and how does it affect arrival?

Medina is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 11:22 local time in Medina.

Which airport does the calculation use in Medina?

We compute to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Zayed International Airport.

When is the best time to book Abu Dhabi–Medina flights?

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

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