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OSU to AUH: distance & flight time
Columbus (The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,215 mi
11,612 km · 6,270 nm
14h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,215 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 37m 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
- OSU — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field · Columbus, 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 OSU
- CMH · John Glenn Columbus International Airport11 mi away
- LCK · Rickenbacker International Airport20 mi away
- SGH · Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport44 mi away
- GQQ · Galion Municipal Airport50 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 OSU from AUH?
The flight distance from Columbus (OSU) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,215 miles (11,612 km, 6,270 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OSU to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 37m 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 Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 8 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OSU to AUH?
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