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KRS to AZI: distance & flight time
Kristiansand (Kristiansand Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
3,245 mi
5,222 km · 2,820 nm
6h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
3,245 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 50m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KRS — Kristiansand Airport · Kristiansand, Norway
- 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 KRS
- FAN · Lista Airport54 mi away
- TED · Thisted Airport82 mi away
- SKE · Skien Airport86 mi away
- CNL · Sindal Airport92 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 KRS from AZI?
The flight distance from Kristiansand (KRS) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 3,245 miles (5,222 km, 2,820 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KRS to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 50m 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 KRS to AZI?
Nonstop service on KRS–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 6h 50m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kristiansand and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Kristiansand.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KRS to AZI?
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Why are some KRS to AZI fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KRS–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.