Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi
17h 10m The flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) covers 13,482 km (8,377 miles) and takes approximately 17h 10m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 7°, passing near 82.2° N, 5.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 24h 31m | 24h 56m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 17m | 17h 42m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 59m | 15h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 52m | 16h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LAX | AUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Zayed International Airport |
| City | Los Angeles | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KLAX | OMAA |
| Coordinates | 33.9425, -118.408 | 24.441, 54.6492 |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 88 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi?
A non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 17h 10m. The great-circle distance is 13,482 km (8,377 miles, 7,280 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 7°.
How far is Los Angeles from Abu Dhabi?
13,482 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,377 miles or 7,280 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LAX and AUH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,482 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 10m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Los Angeles
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.