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CMI to AUH: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,383 mi
11,883 km · 6,416 nm
14h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,383 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 57m 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
- CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport · Champaign, 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 CMI
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 CMI from AUH?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,383 miles (11,883 km, 6,416 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 57m 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 Champaign and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Champaign.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CMI to AUH?
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