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FAB to DHF: distance & flight time
Farnborough (Farnborough Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,444 mi
5,542 km · 2,992 nm
7h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,444 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 13m 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
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · 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 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
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAB from DHF?
The flight distance from Farnborough (FAB) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,444 miles (5,542 km, 2,992 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAB to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 13m 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 Farnborough and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Farnborough.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAB to DHF?
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