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Flights from Grand Rapids to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 15h 57m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 57m
GRRAUHORD

Grand Rapids to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey15h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids 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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GRR Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon18:30 GRR18:12 ORD2h 03m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHSkyWest + Etihad Airways
29 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 57m
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GRR Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat15:00 GRR16:37 ATL3h 53m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
15 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 54m
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3
GRR Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 24m
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GRR Charlotte (CLT) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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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
11,476 km7,127 miles
Journey time
15h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Grand Rapids
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
GRR → AUH

Flights from Grand Rapids to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,476 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids and Abu Dhabi?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

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