United States
United Arab EmiratesLos Angeles (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route.
14,156 km by air, about 18 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirAbu Dhabi (AUH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,156 km (8,796 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,482 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Los Angeles (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Los Angeles International Airport to Zayed International Airport is 14,156 km (7,644 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,482 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 18 h 24 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. 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 LAX 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 Los Angeles to Abu Dhabi saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into the United Arab Emirates, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the 59th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Dubai (14,071 km), Jeddah (14,059 km) and Doha (14,014 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
14,156 km along the flight path (13,482 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
About 18 h 24 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 Los Angeles (LAX) 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.