AUH to ISB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is 2,033 km (1,263 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ISB to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Attock?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is 2,033 km (1,263 mi, 1,098 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AUH to ISB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ISB is roughly northeast of AUH.
How is the AUH to ISB route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-ISB in IATA codes and OMAA-OPIS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), Islamabad International Airport is ISB (OPIS).
| AUH | ISB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | Islamabad International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | OPIS |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 1,761 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #276 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ISB sits 1,673 ft (510 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH to ISB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, KL, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Attock?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) are 2,033 km (1,263 mi, 1,098 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to ISB?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and ISB takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ISB from AUH?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) lies roughly northeast of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to ISB?
3 airlines appear on the AUH-ISB route in the open dataset, including Etihad Airways, Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines.
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