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BEX to NHD: distance & flight time
Benson (RAF Benson) → Minhad AB (Al Minhad Air Base)
3,456 mi
5,563 km · 3,004 nm
7h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,456 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
- NHD — Al Minhad Air Base · Minhad AB, 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 NHD
- DXB · Dubai International Airport16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport23 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport54 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BEX from NHD?
The flight distance from Benson (BEX) to Minhad AB (NHD) is 3,456 miles (5,563 km, 3,004 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BEX to NHD?
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 Minhad AB?
Minhad AB is 3 hours ahead of Benson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BEX to NHD?
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