Flights from Wilmington to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Wilmington to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 17h 09m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 09m

Wilmington to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey17h 09mVia Atlanta, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Wilmington 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.

ILM Atlanta (ATL) AUH

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

Sat16:45 ILM17:51 ATL2h 39m connection20:30 ATL17:54 AUHDelta Air Lines + Etihad Airways

16 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 09m

ILM Chicago (ORD) AUH

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Sat07:30 ILM08:32 ORD11h 43m connection20:15 ORD18:27 AUHEnvoy Air + Etihad Airways

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 26h 57m

ILM Boston (BOS) AUH

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 16m

ILM Charlotte (CLT) AUH

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

Self-transfer likely ~18h 45m

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: 11,773 km7,311 miles
Journey time: 17h 09mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hAbu Dhabi vs Wilmington
Currency in Abu Dhabi: AED
Airports: ILM → AUH

Flights from Wilmington to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wilmington to Abu Dhabi?

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

How long is the flight from Wilmington to Abu Dhabi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,773 km.

Where do you change planes between Wilmington and Abu Dhabi?

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

Which airports serve Wilmington and Abu Dhabi?

Wilmington: Wilmington International Airport (ILM). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).

What is the time difference between Wilmington and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Wilmington.

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