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BCN to DHF: distance & flight time
Barcelona (Barcelona International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,213 mi
5,171 km · 2,792 nm
6h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,213 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 46m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BCN — Barcelona International Airport · Barcelona, Spain
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BCN
- QSA · Sabadell Airport16 mi away
- REU · Reus Air Base48 mi away
- GRO · Girona Airport55 mi away
- LEU · Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport80 mi away
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BCN from DHF?
The flight distance from Barcelona (BCN) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,213 miles (5,171 km, 2,792 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BCN to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Barcelona.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BCN to DHF?
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