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MEI to DHF: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,839 mi
12,616 km · 6,812 nm
15h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,839 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 50m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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 MEI
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 MEI from DHF?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,839 miles (12,616 km, 6,812 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 50m 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 Meridian and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to DHF?
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