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Flights from Columbus to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 16h 39m door to door (76 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 39m
CMHAUHATL

Columbus to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue17:15 CMH18:29 ATL2h 01m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
46 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 39m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed18:15 CMH18:23 ORD2h 22m connection20:45 ORD18:57 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
30 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 42m
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CMH Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 12m
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CMH Washington (IAD) AUH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 20m
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CMH Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 01m
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CMH Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 05m
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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
11,601 km7,204 miles
Journey time
16h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Columbus
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CMH, LCK → AUH

Flights from Columbus to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago 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 Columbus to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,601 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Columbus.

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