Zurich to Abu Dhabi

Flight distance, time and route map · ZRH → AUH

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,779 km2,969 miles · 2,580 nautical miles
Flight time
about 6 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 106° at departure
From
Zürich Airport Switzerland
To
Zayed International Airport United Arab Emirates
Type
International · long-haul
Abu Dhabi to Zurich

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Questions

How far is Zurich from Abu Dhabi by plane?

The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Zayed International Airport is 4,779 km (2,969 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Zurich to Abu Dhabi?

About 6 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Zurich heading east (106°) on the shortest path.

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