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Knoxville to Abu Dhabi

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Flights from Knoxville to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Knoxville to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 16h 39m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 39m

Knoxville to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Knoxville 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.

TYS Atlanta (ATL) AUH

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Sat17:15 TYS17:53 ATL2h 37m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways

21 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 39m

TYS Chicago (ORD) AUH

Leg 1: United Airlines, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Wed18:15 TYS18:45 ORD2h 00m connection20:45 ORD18:57 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways

8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 42m

TYS Boston (BOS) AUH

Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 35m

TYS Washington (IAD) AUH

Leg 1: Allegiant Air, CommutAir · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 35m

TYS Charlotte (CLT) AUH

Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 44m

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: 11,996 km7,450 miles
Journey time: 16h 39mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hAbu Dhabi vs Knoxville
Currency in Abu Dhabi: AED
Airports: TYS → AUH

Flights from Knoxville to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Abu Dhabi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,996 km.

Where do you change planes between Knoxville 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 Knoxville and Abu Dhabi?

Knoxville: McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Knoxville.

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