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DHF to AKL: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → Auckland (Auckland International Airport)
8,835 mi
14,219 km · 7,678 nm
17h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
8,835 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 47m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- AKL — Auckland International Airport · Auckland, New Zealand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AKL
- AMZ · Ardmore Airport10 mi away
- WIK · Waiheke Reeve Airport21 mi away
- WTZ · Whitianga Airport50 mi away
- GBZ · Great Barrier Aerodrome65 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DHF from AKL?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to Auckland (AKL) is 8,835 miles (14,219 km, 7,678 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to AKL?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 47m 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 Abu Dhabi and Auckland?
Auckland is 8 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to AKL?
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