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CMH to DHF: distance & flight time
Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,221 mi
11,621 km · 6,275 nm
14h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,221 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 38m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CMH — John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, 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 CMH
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 CMH from DHF?
The flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,221 miles (11,621 km, 6,275 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMH to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 38m 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 Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMH to DHF?
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