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UGN to AUH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
7,236 mi
11,646 km · 6,288 nm
14h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,236 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 39m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten 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 UGN from AUH?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 7,236 miles (11,646 km, 6,288 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 39m 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 Chicago and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to AUH?
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