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Flights from Windhoek to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Windhoek to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg, about 10h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 45m
WDHAUHADD

Windhoek to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey10h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Windhoek 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.

1
WDH Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m
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WDH Johannesburg (JNB) AUH
Leg 1: Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~12h 49m
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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
6,600 km4,099 miles
Journey time
10h 45mestimate
Time difference
+2hAbu Dhabi vs Windhoek
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
WDH, ERS → AUH

Flights from Windhoek to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Windhoek to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa and Johannesburg. 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 Windhoek to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,600 km.
Where do you change planes between Windhoek and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD) and Johannesburg (JNB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Windhoek and Abu Dhabi?
Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Eros Airport (ERS). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Windhoek.

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