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SZX to DHF: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,729 mi
6,001 km · 3,241 nm
7h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,729 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 47m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · 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 SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 mi away
Near DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from DHF?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,729 miles (6,001 km, 3,241 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 47m 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 Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to DHF?
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