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BEX to DHF: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,462 mi
5,571 km · 3,008 nm
7h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 15m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
- 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 BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 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 BEX from DHF?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,462 miles (5,571 km, 3,008 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 15m 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 Benson and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to DHF?
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