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GLS to DHF: distance & flight time
Galveston (Scholes International At Galveston Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
8,218 mi
13,226 km · 7,141 nm
16h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,218 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GLS — Scholes International At Galveston Airport · Galveston, United States
- 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 GLS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport57 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport30 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport36 mi away
- LJN · Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport38 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 GLS from DHF?
The flight distance from Galveston (GLS) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 8,218 miles (13,226 km, 7,141 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GLS to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 35m 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 Galveston and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Galveston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GLS to DHF?
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