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MQY to DHF: distance & flight time
Smyrna (Smyrna Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
7,559 mi
12,166 km · 6,569 nm
15h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,559 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 17m 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
- MQY — Smyrna Airport · Smyrna, 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 MQY
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 MQY from DHF?
The flight distance from Smyrna (MQY) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 7,559 miles (12,166 km, 6,569 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQY to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 17m 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 Smyrna and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Smyrna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQY to DHF?
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