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GVL to DHF: distance & flight time
Gainesville (Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,558 mi
12,163 km · 6,568 nm
15h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,558 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GVL — Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport · Gainesville, 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 GVL
- ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport56 mi away
- LZU · Gwinnett County Briscoe Field22 mi away
- WDR · Barrow County Airport22 mi away
- AHN · Athens Ben Epps Airport36 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 GVL from DHF?
The flight distance from Gainesville (GVL) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,558 miles (12,163 km, 6,568 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GVL to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 17m 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 Gainesville and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Gainesville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GVL to DHF?
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