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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Charlotte, about 17h 37m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 37m
Abu Dhabi to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey17h 37mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Columbus
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AUH Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu04:15 AUH10:25 IAD2h 20m connection12:45 IAD13:52 CMHEtihad Airways + United Airlines
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AUH Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed04:00 AUH10:39 CLT2h 06m connection12:45 CLT13:45 CMHEtihad Airways + American Airlines
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AUH Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Wed10:30 AUH16:07 ORD2h 53m connection19:00 ORD21:02 CMHEtihad Airways + United Airlines
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AUH Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon09:45 AUH16:51 ATL3h 09m connection20:00 ATL21:19 CMHEtihad Airways + Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,601 km7,204 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hColumbus vs Abu Dhabi
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- AUH → CMH, LCK
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Charlotte and Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,601 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Columbus?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Columbus?
Columbus is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.





