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DEC to AZI: distance & flight time
Decatur (Decatur Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
7,407 mi
11,921 km · 6,437 nm
14h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,407 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 59m 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
- DEC — Decatur Airport · Decatur, United States
- AZI — Bateen 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 DEC
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DEC from AZI?
The flight distance from Decatur (DEC) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 7,407 miles (11,921 km, 6,437 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DEC to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 59m 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 Decatur and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Decatur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DEC to AZI?
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