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CMI to DHF: distance & flight time
Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,392 mi
11,895 km · 6,423 nm
14h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,392 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 58m 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
- 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 CMI
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 CMI from DHF?
The flight distance from Champaign (CMI) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,392 miles (11,895 km, 6,423 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CMI to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 58m 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 DHF?
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