Distance From London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, LHR - AUH Distance

The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 3428 miles or 5516 kilometers or 2977 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Abu Dhabi takes around 7 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 7 hours 52 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 • LHR - AUH

Kilometers		5516 km
Statute Miles		3428 miles
Nautical Miles		2977 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 52 minutes

London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - LHR to AUH Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHR - AUH

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 4 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 17:59:46 GMT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 21:59:46 +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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom

Destination

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