Distance From R-Ranch Airstrip to Abu Dhabi International Airport

The distance from R-Ranch Airstrip () to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8016 miles or 12901 kilometers or 6962 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 Merit ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merit and Abu Dhabi takes around 18 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from R-Ranch Airstrip, Merit, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 25 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		12901 km
Statute Miles		8016 miles
Nautical Miles		6962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 25 minutes

R-Ranch Airstrip to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - to AUH Flight Path

Location of R-Ranch Airstrip & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merit to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - AUH

Time difference between Merit (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 8 Hours ahead of Merit.

Location	Local Time
Merit (United States)	2026-06-18, 15:03:29 EDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-18, 23:03:29 +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

R-Ranch Airstrip ( / TE44) Merit, United States

Destination

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