Distance From McChord Air Force Base to Abu Dhabi International Airport, TCM - AUH Distance

The distance from McChord Air Force Base (TCM) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 7488 miles or 12050 kilometers or 6503 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 Tacoma ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tacoma and Abu Dhabi takes around 17 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 17 hours 12 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 • TCM - AUH

Kilometers		12050 km
Statute Miles		7488 miles
Nautical Miles		6503 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 12 minutes

McChord Air Force Base to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - TCM to AUH Flight Path

Location of McChord Air Force Base & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tacoma to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCM - AUH

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

Location	Local Time
Tacoma (United States)	2026-03-18, 08:28:47 MDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-03-18, 18:28:47 +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

McChord Air Force Base (TCM / KTCM) Tacoma, United States

Destination

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