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Abu Dhabi to Taif Flight & Arrival

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Taif (TIF) covers about 1,480 km (≈ 920 mi) and takes roughly 2h 19m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → TIF
Distance1,480 km · 920 mi
Estimated flight time2h 19m
Time differenceUTC-1

Inputs

AUHZayed International AirportTIFTaif International Airport
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Estimated flight time
2h 19m

Fastest one-stop via Doha (DOH): 4h 28m incl. 90-min connection

Route
1,480 kmAUHAbu DhabiTIFTaif
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
2h 19m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
1,480 km
920 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
−1h
Jet lag
You fly west and shift your clock 1h back

You fly west and shift your clock 1h back — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Abu Dhabi → Taif Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
11:19 · same day
10:00 → 11:19
local time: UTC−1

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0007:19
09:0010:19
12:0013:19
15:0016:19
18:0019:19
23:0000:19 (+1d)late-night departurelands after midnight

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 AUH · 11:19 TIF

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
left of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 AUH11:19 TIF
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — left of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)

No prayer falls during this flight for the chosen departure and method.

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Doha (DOH)1,526 km+3%4h 28m0h 58m + 2h 0m
Riyadh (RUH)1,543 km+4%4h 29m1h 32m + 1h 27m
Bahrain (BAH)1,608 km+9%4h 34m1h 7m + 1h 57m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
161 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈8 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:15
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (AUH)10:00
  4. Lands (TIF)11:19
  5. Destination city centre12:45

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Taif (TIF)

Distance to the city centre
27 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Abu Dhabi–Taif route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Abu Dhabi time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
1,480 km
920 mi
Estimated block time
2h 19m
Time-zone difference
UTC−1
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the left side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
161 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Taif trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Taif-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and TIF (Taif) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 19m over 1,480 km.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Taif (UTC+3).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Taif?

About 2h 19m — an estimate for 1,480 km at 850 km/h.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Abu Dhabi to Taif)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Abu Dhabi–Taif flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

If I depart Abu Dhabi at 10:00, when do I land in Taif?

A 2h 19m flight across a 1-hour time change lands around 11:19 Taif local — the calculator below works it for any departure time.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Taif?

Roughly 1,480 km (920 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Taif International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Taif?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Doha (DOH) at 4h 28m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Taif?

Via Doha (DOH): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 28m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Taif, and how does it affect arrival?

Taif is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 11:19 local time in Taif.