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Flights from Wellington to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 25h 13m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 25h 13m
WLGAUHSYD

Wellington to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey25h 13mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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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WLG Sydney (SYD) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Wed06:15 WLG07:39 SYD8h 06m connection15:45 SYD22:28 AUHQantas + Etihad Airways
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 25h 13m
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WLG Melbourne (MEL) AUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon06:00 WLG07:57 MEL9h 48m connection17:45 MEL00:16 AUHAir New Zealand + Etihad Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 27h 16m
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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
14,262 km8,857 miles
Journey time
25h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
-9hAbu Dhabi vs Wellington
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
WLG → AUH

Flights from Wellington to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,262 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and Abu Dhabi?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours behind Wellington.

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