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RND to AZI: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Randolph Air Force Base) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
8,293 mi
13,346 km · 7,206 nm
16h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,293 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 44m 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
- RND — Randolph Air Force Base · San Antonio, United States
- AZI — Bateen 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 RND
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport11 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport18 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport59 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base21 mi away
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RND from AZI?
The flight distance from San Antonio (RND) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 8,293 miles (13,346 km, 7,206 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RND to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 44m 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 San Antonio and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RND to AZI?
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