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Rochester to Abu Dhabi

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Flights from Rochester to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 16h 57m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 57m

Rochester to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey16h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Rochester 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.

ROC Chicago (ORD) AUH

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

Wed18:00 ROC18:44 ORD2h 01m connection20:45 ORD18:57 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 57m

ROC Atlanta (ATL) AUH

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Mon12:30 ROC14:20 ATL5h 55m connection20:15 ATL17:39 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 09m

ROC New York (JFK) AUH

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Tue12:15 ROC13:17 JFK8h 58m connection22:15 JFK18:38 AUHJetBlue Airways + Etihad Airways

5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 22h 23m

ROC Boston (BOS) AUH

Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~17h 36m

ROC Washington (IAD) AUH

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 19m

ROC Charlotte (CLT) AUH

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~19h 32m

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: 11,038 km6,855 miles
Journey time: 16h 57mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hAbu Dhabi vs Rochester
Currency in Abu Dhabi: AED
Airports: ROC → AUH

Flights from Rochester to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Abu Dhabi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and New York. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Rochester to Abu Dhabi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,038 km.

Where do you change planes between Rochester and Abu Dhabi?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK) and Boston (BOS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Rochester and Abu Dhabi?

Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).

What is the time difference between Rochester and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Rochester.

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