New York to Abu Dhabi
14h 07m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) covers 11,031 km (6,854 miles) and takes approximately 14h 07m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 46°, passing near 55.3° N, 1.1° 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 | 20h 03m | 20h 29m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 09m | 14h 34m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 15m | 12h 41m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 59m | 13h 24m |
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
| JFK | AUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Zayed International Airport |
| City | New York | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KJFK | OMAA |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 24.441, 54.6492 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 88 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Abu Dhabi?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 14h 07m. The great-circle distance is 11,031 km (6,854 miles, 5,956 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 46°.
How far is New York from Abu Dhabi?
11,031 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,854 miles or 5,956 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 JFK and AUH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,031 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 14h 07m 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.
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.