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Flights from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via London or Frankfurt, about 17h 33m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 33m
Vancouver to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey17h 33mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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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YVR London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Fri20:15 YVR12:54 LHR2h 06m connection15:00 LHR00:48 AUHAir Canada + Etihad Airways
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YVR Frankfurt (FRA) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Etihad Airways
Sat18:15 YVR12:44 FRA3h 01m connection15:45 FRA23:44 AUHCondor + Etihad Airways
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YVR Chicago (ORD) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed10:30 YVR16:24 ORD3h 36m connection20:00 ORD18:12 AUHUnited Airlines + Etihad Airways
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YVR Shanghai (PVG) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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YVR Toronto (YYZ) AUH
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- 11,812 km7,335 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 33mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +12hAbu Dhabi vs Vancouver
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- YVR → AUH
Flights from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Frankfurt 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 Vancouver to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,812 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Chicago (ORD) and Beijing (PEK). Air Canada flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Abu Dhabi?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 12 hours ahead of Vancouver.
