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FAB to AZI: distance & flight time
Farnborough (Farnborough Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
3,431 mi
5,521 km · 2,981 nm
7h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,431 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 12m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAB — Farnborough Airport · Farnborough, United Kingdom
- 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 FAB
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport19 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BBS · Blackbushe Airport5 mi away
- ODH · RAF Odiham8 mi away
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 FAB from AZI?
The flight distance from Farnborough (FAB) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 3,431 miles (5,521 km, 2,981 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAB to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 12m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FAB to AZI?
Nonstop service on FAB–AZI depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 7h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Farnborough and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Farnborough.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAB to AZI?
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Why are some FAB to AZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FAB–AZI tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.