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ZAD to AUH: distance & flight time
Zadar (Zadar Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
2,589 mi
4,166 km · 2,249 nm
5h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,589 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 33m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAD — Zadar Airport · Zadar, Croatia
- 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 ZAD
- LSZ · Lošinj Island Airport57 mi away
- SPU · Split Airport62 mi away
- RJK · Rijeka Airport86 mi away
- BWK · Bol Airport88 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 ZAD from AUH?
The flight distance from Zadar (ZAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 2,589 miles (4,166 km, 2,249 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAD to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZAD to AUH?
Nonstop service on ZAD–AUH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 33m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zadar and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Zadar.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAD to AUH?
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Why are some ZAD to AUH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAD–AUH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.