Distance From Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Abu Dhabi International Airport, PAO - AUH Distance

The distance from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8155 miles or 13123 kilometers or 7081 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 Palo Alto ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Abu Dhabi takes around 18 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 44 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 • PAO - AUH

Kilometers		13123 km
Statute Miles		8155 miles
Nautical Miles		7081 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 44 minutes

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - PAO to AUH Flight Path

Location of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Palo Alto, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAO - AUH

Time difference between Palo Alto (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 11 Hours ahead of Palo Alto.

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2026-06-20, 04:16:06 PDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-20, 15:16:06 +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

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

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