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LCY to DHF: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,412 mi
5,491 km · 2,965 nm
7h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,412 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 9m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 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 LCY from DHF?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,412 miles (5,491 km, 2,965 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 9m 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 LCY to DHF?
Nonstop service on LCY–DHF 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 7h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCY to DHF?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on LCY–DHF that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some LCY to DHF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LCY–DHF 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.