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MLA to DHF: distance & flight time
Malta (Malta International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
2,507 mi
4,035 km · 2,179 nm
5h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,507 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 23m gate to gate, flying east. 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
- MLA — Malta International Airport · Malta, Malta
- 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 MLA
- GZM · Xewkija Heliport16 mi away
- CIY · Comiso Airport79 mi away
- LMP · Lampedusa Airport107 mi away
- NSY · Sigonella Navy Air Base110 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 MLA from DHF?
The flight distance from Malta (MLA) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 2,507 miles (4,035 km, 2,179 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MLA to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 23m 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 MLA to DHF?
Nonstop service on MLA–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 5h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Malta and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Malta.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MLA to DHF?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on MLA–DHF that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some MLA to DHF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MLA–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.