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ZRH to DHF: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
2,974 mi
4,786 km · 2,584 nm
6h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,974 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 18m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
- 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 ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 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 ZRH from DHF?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 2,974 miles (4,786 km, 2,584 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 18m 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 Zurich and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to DHF?
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