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LHR to DHF: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,433 mi
5,525 km · 2,983 nm
7h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,433 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 12m 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
- LHR — London Heathrow 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from DHF?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,433 miles (5,525 km, 2,983 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 12m 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 London and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to DHF?
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