Distance From Ellsworth Air Force Base to Abu Dhabi International Airport, RCA - AUH Distance

The distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 7493 miles or 12059 kilometers or 6507 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rapid City ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Abu Dhabi takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 17 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RCA - AUH

Kilometers		12059 km
Statute Miles		7493 miles
Nautical Miles		6507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Ellsworth Air Force Base to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - RCA to AUH Flight Path

Location of Ellsworth Air Force Base & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid City to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rapid City, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCA - AUH

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 10 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 10 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2025-01-03, 07:50:20 CST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-01-03, 17:50:20 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA / KRCA) Rapid City, United States

Destination

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates