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SBD to AUH: distance & flight time
San Bernardino (San Bernardino International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
8,358 mi
13,451 km · 7,263 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,358 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 51m 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
- SBD — San Bernardino International Airport · San Bernardino, 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 SBD
- RIV · March ARB Airport15 mi away
- RAL · Riverside Municipal Airport16 mi away
- ONT · Ontario International Airport21 mi away
- CNO · Chino Airport24 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 SBD from AUH?
The flight distance from San Bernardino (SBD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 8,358 miles (13,451 km, 7,263 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SBD to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 51m 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 Bernardino and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 11 hours ahead of San Bernardino.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SBD to AUH?
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