Distance From Grand Forks International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, GFK - AUH Distance

The distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 7138 miles or 11488 kilometers or 6199 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 Grand Forks ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Forks and Abu Dhabi takes around 16 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 16 hours 24 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 • GFK - AUH

Kilometers		11488 km
Statute Miles		7138 miles
Nautical Miles		6199 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 24 minutes

Grand Forks International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - GFK to AUH Flight Path

Location of Grand Forks International Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Grand Forks, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GFK - AUH

Time difference between Grand Forks (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 10 Hours ahead of Grand Forks.

Location	Local Time
Grand Forks (United States)	2025-12-07, 09:57:11 CST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-07, 19:57:11 +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

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK / KGFK) Grand Forks, United States

Destination

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