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XIY to DHF: distance & flight time
Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,301 mi
5,312 km · 2,868 nm
6h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,301 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 56m 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
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, 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 XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 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 XIY from DHF?
The flight distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,301 miles (5,312 km, 2,868 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIY to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 56m 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 Xi'an and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Xi'an.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIY to DHF?
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