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Flights from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Atlanta, about 15h 53m door to door (108 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 53m
RDUAUHATL

Raleigh to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey15h 53mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU New York (JFK) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue18:45 RDU20:00 JFK2h 15m connection22:15 JFK18:38 AUHJetBlue Airways + Etihad Airways
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 53m
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed17:15 RDU18:19 ATL2h 11m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways
63 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 39m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Thu17:15 RDU18:12 ORD2h 03m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
34 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 12m
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RDU London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Thu20:00 RDU08:04 LHR6h 56m connection15:00 LHR00:48 AUHAmerican Airlines + Etihad Airways
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 20h 48m
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RDU Boston (BOS) AUH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 09m
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RDU Frankfurt (FRA) AUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 10m
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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
11,695 km7,263 miles
Journey time
15h 53mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hAbu Dhabi vs Raleigh
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
RDU → AUH

Flights from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Atlanta and Chicago. 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 Raleigh to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,695 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and London (LHR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Abu Dhabi?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Raleigh.

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