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Flights from Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or London, about 16h 30m door to door (154 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 30m
MSPAUHORD

Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 30mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or London

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis 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.

1
MSP Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun20:15 MSP10:56 CDG2h 19m connection13:15 CDG21:45 AUHAir France + Etihad Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 30m
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MSP London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Sun23:00 MSP12:32 LHR2h 13m connection14:45 LHR00:33 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 33m
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3
MSP Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon16:45 MSP18:10 ORD2h 05m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHAmerican Airlines + Etihad Airways
79 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 42m
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MSP Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon15:00 MSP18:10 ATL2h 05m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
48 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 39m
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MSP New York (JFK) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue13:00 MSP16:33 JFK5h 42m connection22:15 JFK18:38 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
17 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 38m
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MSP Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 46m
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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
11,626 km7,220 miles
Journey time
16h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+10hAbu Dhabi vs Minneapolis
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
MSP → AUH

Flights from Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, London and Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,626 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Abu Dhabi?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 10 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

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