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DHF to BEX: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → Benson (RAF Benson)
3,462 mi
5,571 km · 3,008 nm
7h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 15m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- BEX — RAF Benson · Benson, United Kingdom
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 BEX
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport29 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport51 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park12 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DHF from BEX?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to Benson (BEX) is 3,462 miles (5,571 km, 3,008 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to BEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 15m 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 Benson?
Benson is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to BEX?
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