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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Flight: 0h 43m Nonstop Estimate

A direct flight from Dubai (DXB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) covers about 116 km (≈ 72 mi) and takes roughly 0h 43m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +0 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteDXBAUH
Distance116 km · 72 mi
Estimated flight time0h 43m
Time differenceSame time

Dubai to Abu Dhabi Flight: 0h 43m Nonstop Estimate

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DXBDubai International AirportAUHZayed International Airport
Estimated flight time
0h 43m
Route
116 kmDXBDubaiAUHAbu Dhabi
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
116 km
72 mi
Time difference from Dubai
Same time

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Enter your Abu Dhabi trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Abu Dhabi-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

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

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 0h 43m over 116 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

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

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

About 0h 43m — an estimate for 116 km at 850 km/h.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Dubai–Abu Dhabi 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 Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

Roughly 116 km (72 mi) great-circle between Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Doha (DOH) at 3h 30m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Doha (DOH): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 3h 30m — longer than the nonstop.

Is there a time difference between Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

No — both cities keep UTC+4, so a 10:00 departure lands around 10:43 local.

Which airport does the calculation use in Abu Dhabi — Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

We compute to Zayed International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Dubai International Airport.