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BRO to DHF: distance & flight time
Brownsville (Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
8,498 mi
13,676 km · 7,385 nm
17h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,498 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 8m 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
- BRO — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport · Brownsville, United States
- 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 BRO
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 BRO from DHF?
The flight distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 8,498 miles (13,676 km, 7,385 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BRO to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 8m 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 Brownsville and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Brownsville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BRO to DHF?
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