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BLB to DHF: distance & flight time
Howard (Panama Pacific International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
8,589 mi
13,823 km · 7,464 nm
17h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,589 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 19m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLB — Panama Pacific International Airport · Howard, Panama
- 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 BLB
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 BLB from DHF?
The flight distance from Howard (BLB) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 8,589 miles (13,823 km, 7,464 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLB to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 19m 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 Howard and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Howard.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLB to DHF?
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