Abu Dhabi to Ajman flights
Ajman lies 152 km (94 mi) north-east of Abu Dhabi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abu Dhabi | Ajman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.8 million | 490,035 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | AUH, 26 km out | SHJ, 9 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 92 km).
Arriving in Ajman
Ajman is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,320-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dubai International Airport (DXB, 20 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 52 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 65 km), Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 91 km), Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 9 km (6 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 20 km (12 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 52 km (32 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 65 km (40 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
| Abu Musa Island Airport (regional) | AEU | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,796 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Ajman
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Common questions
How far is Ajman from Abu Dhabi?
152 km (94 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Abu Dhabi.
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Ajman by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Ajman?
No, both are on Asia/Dubai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abu Dhabi to Ajman flights?
Typically Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ); Ajman also has DXB, RKT, DWC, FJR, AEU.
Where can I stay in Ajman?
Our booking partner lists 46 places to stay in Ajman, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.