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DHF to XNN: distance & flight time
Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base) → Xining (Xining Caojiabu Airport)
2,924 mi
4,705 km · 2,540 nm
6h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,924 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 12m 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
- XNN — Xining Caojiabu Airport · Xining, 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 XNN
- LHW · Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport88 mi away
- GXH · Gannan Xiahe Airport123 mi away
- JIC · Jinchuan Airport140 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DHF from XNN?
The flight distance from Abu Dhabi (DHF) to Xining (XNN) is 2,924 miles (4,705 km, 2,540 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DHF to XNN?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 12m 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 Xining?
Xining is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DHF to XNN?
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