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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 18h 36m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 36m
AUHDSMORD

Abu Dhabi to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey18h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines

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 Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Wed04:30 AUH10:07 ORD2h 53m connection13:00 ORD14:06 DSMEtihad Airways + United Airlines
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 36m
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AUH Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:45 AUH16:51 ATL4h 24m connection21:15 ATL22:09 DSMEtihad Airways + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 24m
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AUH Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon04:00 AUH10:39 CLT6h 51m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMEtihad Airways + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 31m
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AUH Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 15m
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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
11,966 km7,431 miles
Journey time
18h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hDes Moines vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
AUH → DSM

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,966 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Boston (BOS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Des Moines?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 10 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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