Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dubai (DXB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 72

miles

116

kilometers

nautical miles

🕐 38 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 NE (38°)

Direction

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Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	72	+43	115 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	72	+43	115 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	72	+36	108 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	72	+36	108 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	72	+72	144 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	72	+36	108 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Abu Dhabi and Dubai earns you 144 base miles - that's 1% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to DXB route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This short-haul flight covers 72 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This is a domestic flight within United Arab Emirates. The flight follows a NE bearing of 38° from Abu Dhabi.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 72 miles (116 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from AUH to DXB typically take around 38 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 72 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.