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MRN to AUH: distance & flight time
Morganton (Foothills Regional Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,389 mi
11,891 km · 6,421 nm
14h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,389 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRN — Foothills Regional Airport · Morganton, United States
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · 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 MRN
- HKY · Hickory Regional Airport14 mi away
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas International Airport56 mi away
- SVH · Statesville Regional Airport37 mi away
- IKB · Wilkes County Airport40 mi away
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MRN from AUH?
The flight distance from Morganton (MRN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,389 miles (11,891 km, 6,421 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRN to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 57m 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 Morganton and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Morganton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRN to AUH?
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