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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver
There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 18h 25m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 18m
Abu Dhabi to Vancouver at a glance
Fastest journey18h 18mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London
Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver
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 Frankfurt (FRA) YVR
Leg 1: Condor, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa
Sat04:00 AUH08:18 FRA2h 27m connection10:45 FRA11:25 YVREtihad Airways + Air Canada
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AUH London (LHR) YVR
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Canada, British Airways
Sat08:45 AUH13:10 LHR2h 05m connection15:15 LHR16:38 YVREtihad Airways + Air Canada
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AUH Chicago (ORD) YVR
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
Tue04:00 AUH09:37 ORD3h 38m connection13:15 ORD15:26 YVREtihad Airways + Air Canada
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AUH Shanghai (PVG) YVR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 11,812 km7,335 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 18mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -12hVancouver vs Abu Dhabi
- Currency in Vancouver
- CAD
- Airports
- AUH → YVR
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Chicago (ORD) and Istanbul (IST). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Vancouver?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 12 hours behind Abu Dhabi.





