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SAN to AUH: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
8,451 mi
13,600 km · 7,343 nm
17h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,451 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 2m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
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 SAN from AUH?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 8,451 miles (13,600 km, 7,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 2m 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 Diego and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to AUH?
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