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Flights from Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Addis Ababa, about 17h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 43m
Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey17h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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.
2Search
SAO Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
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SAO London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
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
- 12,115 km7,523 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hAbu Dhabi vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → AUH
Flights from Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Addis Ababa and Rome. 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 Sao Paulo to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,115 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD), Rome (FCO) and Paris (CDG). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 7 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.
