Distance From NASA Michoud Heliport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

The distance from NASA Michoud Heliport () to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8001 miles or 12876 kilometers or 6948 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Abu Dhabi takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from NASA Michoud Heliport, New Orleans, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 23 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 • - AUH

Kilometers		12876 km
Statute Miles		8001 miles
Nautical Miles		6948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

NASA Michoud Heliport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - to AUH Flight Path

Location of NASA Michoud Heliport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New Orleans to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - AUH

Time difference between New Orleans (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 9 Hours ahead of New Orleans.

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-11-08, 21:38:40 EST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-09, 06:38:40 +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

NASA Michoud Heliport ( / ) New Orleans, United States

Destination

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