Distance From Van Nuys Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, VNY - AUH Distance

The distance from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8359 miles or 13453 kilometers or 7259 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 Van Nuys ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Nuys and Abu Dhabi takes around 19 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Nuys Airport, Van Nuys, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 19 hours 13 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 • VNY - AUH

Kilometers		13453 km
Statute Miles		8359 miles
Nautical Miles		7259 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 13 minutes

Van Nuys Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - VNY to AUH Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VNY - AUH

Time difference between Van Nuys (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 12 Hours ahead of Van Nuys.

Location	Local Time
Van Nuys (United States)	2025-12-16, 14:18:15 PST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-17, 02:18:15 +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

Van Nuys Airport (VNY / KVNY) Van Nuys, United States

Destination

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