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Flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 19h 31m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 31m
Auckland to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey19h 31mVia Melbourne, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney
Best ways to fly from Auckland to Abu Dhabi
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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AKL Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon13:45 AKL15:40 MEL2h 05m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHQantas + Etihad Airways
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AKL Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed09:15 AKL10:38 SYD5h 07m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHAir New Zealand + Etihad Airways
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AKL Shanghai (PVG) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- 14,241 km8,844 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 31mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hAbu Dhabi vs Auckland
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- AKL → AUH
Flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Auckland to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Doha. 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 Auckland to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,241 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Doha (DOH) and Shanghai (PVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Auckland and Abu Dhabi?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind Auckland.
