Distance From Scholes International At Galveston Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, GLS - AUH Distance

The distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8210 miles or 13212 kilometers or 7130 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 Galveston ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galveston and Abu Dhabi takes around 18 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Scholes International At Galveston Airport, Galveston, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 52 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 • GLS - AUH

Kilometers		13212 km
Statute Miles		8210 miles
Nautical Miles		7130 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 52 minutes

Scholes International At Galveston Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - GLS to AUH Flight Path

Location of Scholes International At Galveston Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Galveston, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLS - AUH

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

Location	Local Time
Galveston (United States)	2026-05-07, 08:40:54 CDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-05-07, 17:40:54 +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

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS / KGLS) Galveston, United States

Destination

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