Distance From San Diego Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

The distance from San Diego Airport () to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8573 miles or 13796 kilometers or 7445 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 Tello ( Colombia ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tello and Abu Dhabi takes around 19 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Diego Airport, Tello, Colombia to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 19 hours 42 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		13796 km
Statute Miles		8573 miles
Nautical Miles		7445 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 42 minutes

San Diego Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - to AUH Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Tello, Colombia and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - AUH

Time difference between Tello (Colombia) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 9 Hours ahead of Tello.

Location	Local Time
Tello (Colombia)	2026-10-28, 15:23:15 -05
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-10-29, 00:23:15 +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

San Diego Airport ( / ) Tello, Colombia

Destination

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