Distance From Candle 2 Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, CDL - AUH Distance

The distance from Candle 2 Airport (CDL) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 5904 miles or 9502 kilometers or 5127 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Candle ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Candle and Abu Dhabi takes around 13 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candle 2 Airport, Candle, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 13 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CDL - AUH

Kilometers		9502 km
Statute Miles		5904 miles
Nautical Miles		5127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 34 minutes

Candle 2 Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - CDL to AUH Flight Path

Location of Candle 2 Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Candle to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Candle, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Candle, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CDL - AUH

Time difference between Candle (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 12 Hours ahead of Candle.

Location	Local Time
Candle (United States)	2026-03-21, 08:34:28 AKDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-21, 20:34:28 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Candle 2 Airport (CDL / AK75) Candle, United States

Destination

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates