Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Complete distance hub with flight times, driving distances & travel planning data
By SnapDistance Team · Updated April 7, 2026
From Abu Dhabi, the closest major city is Dubai at just 123 km (39 min by air). The farthest destination is Singapore at 5,896 km. On average, the 6 destinations listed here are 3,341 km from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi is a major city in United Arab Emirates, with a population of approximately 1,483,000. Located in the Abu Dhabi region of Asia, Abu Dhabi serves as an important center for commerce and travel.
Abu Dhabi connects to 5 destinations within Asia and 1 intercontinental routes spanning 2 continents. Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a business journey, or a long-haul adventure, this page covers every route from Abu Dhabi with exact distances, flight times, and driving estimates.
Understanding route categories from Abu Dhabi helps with travel planning:
| Category | Distance | Routes | Best Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Short-haul | Under 1,500 km | 1 routes | Car or flight |
| 🟡 Medium-haul | 1,500–5,000 km | 3 routes | Flight (3–7 hours) |
| 🔴 Long-haul | Over 5,000 km | 2 routes | Flight (7+ hours) |
For short distances under 500 km, driving or bus travel from Abu Dhabi is often the most convenient option. For anything over 1,000 km, flying is almost always the best choice.
All distances shown are straight-line (great-circle) distances. Actual road distances are typically 20–40% longer. Flight times assume 800 km/h cruising speed with 30 minutes for takeoff and landing. For the most accurate door-to-door estimates, add 2–3 hours for airport procedures on each end.
For long-haul flights from Abu Dhabi (over 5,000 km), consider jet lag: crossing 4 timezones takes your body roughly one day per timezone to adjust.
The closest major city to Abu Dhabi is Dubai, United Arab Emirates at 123 km (76 miles). Flight time: approximately 39 min.
The farthest city from Abu Dhabi in our database is Singapore at 5,896 km (3,664 miles).
We cover 6 destinations from Abu Dhabi, spanning 2 continents.
The average distance from Abu Dhabi to all listed destinations is approximately 3,341 km (2,076 miles).
From Abu Dhabi: 1 short-haul routes (under 1,500 km), 3 medium-haul (1,500–5,000 km), and 2 long-haul routes (over 5,000 km).
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.