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Abu Dhabi to Sydney Flight Time: 14h 46m (12,061 km)

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) covers about 12,061 km (≈ 7,495 mi) and takes roughly 14h 46m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → SYD
Distance12,061 km · 7,495 mi
Estimated flight time14h 46m
Time differenceUTC+7

Abu Dhabi to Sydney Flight Time: 14h 46m (12,061 km)

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AUHZayed International AirportSYDSydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Estimated flight time
14h 46m
Route
12,061 kmAUHAbu DhabiSYDSydney
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
12,061 km
7,495 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
+7h
Next steps
Abu Dhabi → Riyadh (AUH → RUH)Abu Dhabi → Jeddah (AUH → JED)Abu Dhabi → Dammam (AUH → DMM)
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Enter your Sydney trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Sydney-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

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

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 14h 46m over 12,061 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Sydney (UTC+11).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney?

About 14h 46m — an estimate for 12,061 km at 850 km/h.

How long is the return flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi?

About the same 14h 46m (12,061 km), across a 7-hour time change — allow recovery time after landing.

How is the Abu Dhabi–Sydney flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Sydney?

Roughly 12,061 km (7,495 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Muscat (MCT) at 16h 53m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Muscat (MCT): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 16h 53m — longer than the nonstop.

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