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JFK to DHF: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
6,861 mi
11,041 km · 5,962 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,861 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, 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 JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 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 JFK from DHF?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 6,861 miles (11,041 km, 5,962 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 55m 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 New York and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to DHF?
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