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LAL to DHF: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,813 mi
12,573 km · 6,789 nm
15h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,813 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 47m 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
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 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 LAL from DHF?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,813 miles (12,573 km, 6,789 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 47m 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 Lakeland and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to DHF?
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