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Flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 17h 12m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 12m
DSMAUHORD

Des Moines to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey17h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines 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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DSM Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD2h 39m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
25 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 12m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon15:00 DSM17:49 ATL2h 26m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 39m
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DSM Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 15m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~20h 01m
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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
11,966 km7,431 miles
Journey time
17h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+10hAbu Dhabi vs Des Moines
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
DSM → AUH

Flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,966 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS) and Charlotte (CLT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Abu Dhabi?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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