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BUR to AUH: distance & flight time
Burbank (Bob Hope Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
8,360 mi
13,454 km · 7,264 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,360 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BUR — Bob Hope Airport · Burbank, 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 BUR
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport18 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport5 mi away
- VNY · Van Nuys Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
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 BUR from AUH?
The flight distance from Burbank (BUR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 8,360 miles (13,454 km, 7,264 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BUR to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BUR to AUH?
Nonstop service on BUR–AUH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Burbank and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of Burbank.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BUR to AUH?
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Why are some BUR to AUH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BUR–AUH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.