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BMI to AUH: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,378 mi
11,873 km · 6,411 nm
14h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,378 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 56m 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
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · 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 BMI
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from AUH?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,378 miles (11,873 km, 6,411 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 56m 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 Bloomington and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to AUH?
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