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Flights from Columbia to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Columbia to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 17h 27m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 27m
CAEAUHATL

Columbia to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey17h 27mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Columbia 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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CAE Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon17:00 CAE17:47 ORD2h 28m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHEnvoy Air + Etihad Airways
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 27m
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CAE Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon16:00 CAE16:45 ATL3h 30m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
29 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 39m
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CAE Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 34m
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CAE Washington (IAD) AUH
Leg 1: CommutAir · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 32m
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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
11,989 km7,445 miles
Journey time
17h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Columbia
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CAE → AUH

Flights from Columbia to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbia to Abu Dhabi?
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 Columbia to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,989 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Columbia and Abu Dhabi?
Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Columbia and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Columbia.

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