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Flights from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 16h 42m door to door (97 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 42m
CLEAUHORD

Cleveland to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed18:15 CLE18:33 ORD2h 12m connection20:45 ORD18:57 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
38 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 42m
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CLE Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon16:30 CLE18:01 ATL2h 14m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
59 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 09m
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CLE Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 03m
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CLE Washington (IAD) AUH
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 19m
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CLE Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~17h 47m
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CLE Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
11,399 km7,079 miles
Journey time
16h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Cleveland
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CLE → AUH

Flights from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Boston. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Cleveland to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,399 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Abu Dhabi?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Cleveland.

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