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DHF to XIY: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)
3,301 mi
5,312 km · 2,868 nm
6h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,301 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, China
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 XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DHF from XIY?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to Xi'an (XIY) is 3,301 miles (5,312 km, 2,868 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to XIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 56m 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 Xi'an?
Xi'an is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to XIY?
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