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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Knoxville
There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Knoxville. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Chicago, about 18h 23m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 23m
Abu Dhabi to Knoxville at a glance
Fastest journey18h 23mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Knoxville
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) TYS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Mon04:00 AUH10:10 IAD2h 50m connection13:00 IAD14:23 TYSEtihad Airways + Mesa Airlines
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AUH Chicago (ORD) TYS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Tue10:30 AUH16:07 ORD2h 53m connection19:00 ORD21:25 TYSEtihad Airways + United Airlines
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AUH Charlotte (CLT) TYS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989), SkyWest
Mon04:00 AUH10:39 CLT3h 36m connection14:15 CLT14:55 TYSEtihad Airways + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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AUH Atlanta (ATL) TYS
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines
Sat09:30 AUH16:36 ATL4h 54m connection21:30 ATL22:13 TYSEtihad 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
- 11,996 km7,450 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hKnoxville vs Abu Dhabi
- Currency in Knoxville
- USD
- Airports
- AUH → TYS
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Knoxville: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Knoxville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Chicago 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 Knoxville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,996 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Knoxville?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Knoxville?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Knoxville?
Knoxville is 9 hours behind Abu Dhabi.





