Germany
United Arab EmiratesFrankfurt (FRA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route.
5,105 km by air, about 7 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Frankfurt (FRA) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Frankfurt (FRA)AirAbu Dhabi (AUH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 5,105 km (3,172 mi) |
| Straight line | 4,862 km |
| Flight time | 7 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Frankfurt (FRA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route by air
Air cargo from FRA to AUH flies about 5,105 km, east from Frankfurt (FRA), Germany to Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates. On a straight great circle the airports are 4,862 km apart.
Flight time is about 7 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for FRA to AUH this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into the United Arab Emirates, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Frankfurt (FRA) in this directory, Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the 19th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Frankfurt: Lagos (5,099 km), Dubai (5,087 km) and Doha (4,818 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
5,105 km along the flight path (4,862 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
About 7 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Frankfurt (FRA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.