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Flights from Dallas to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Dallas to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Chicago, about 17h 00m door to door (226 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 00m
Dallas to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey17h 00mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Dallas 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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DFW Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
Mon19:00 DFW17:12 DOH2h 03m connection19:15 DOH21:00 AUHQatar Airways
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DFW Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Fri16:00 DFW18:11 ORD2h 04m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHAmerican Airlines + Etihad Airways
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DFW Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun15:15 DFW18:11 ATL2h 19m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHFrontier Airlines + Etihad Airways
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DFW Amman (AMM) AUH
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian
Sun23:15 DFW19:48 AMM2h 27m connection22:15 AMM01:55 AUHRoyal Jordanian + Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
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DFW London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Sun21:45 DFW12:31 LHR2h 14m connection14:45 LHR00:33 AUHAmerican Airlines + Etihad Airways
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DFW New York (JFK) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon15:15 DFW19:38 JFK2h 52m connection22:30 JFK18:53 AUHAmerican Airlines + Etihad Airways
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
- 12,956 km8,046 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10hAbu Dhabi vs Dallas
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- DFW, DAL → AUH
Flights from Dallas to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dallas to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Dallas to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,956 km.
Where do you change planes between Dallas and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Amman (AMM). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dallas and Abu Dhabi?
Dallas: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Dallas and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Dallas.





