How to get from Detroit to Abu Dhabi

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Boston: about 17h 11m including the connection. Other options: via Munich, Frankfurt, London and Paris. Two tickets from $1,006.

Flights from Detroit to Abu Dhabi

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Boston
17h 11m
two tickets, via Boston
$1,006
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,084 mi (11,400 km)
fastest
Via Boston
17h 11m
with the connection
Detroit to Boston flight 1h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,006
Via Munich
Germany
17h 15m
with the connection
Detroit to Munich flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Abu Dhabi flight 5h 55m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
17h 25m
with the connection
Detroit to Frankfurt flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 15m
Via London
United Kingdom
17h 25m
with the connection
Detroit to London flight 7h 30m
Connection of about 3h
London to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 55m
Via Paris
France
17h 25m
with the connection
Detroit to Paris flight 7h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Abu Dhabi flight 6h 40m
two ticketsfrom $1,498

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Abu Dhabi

Weather by month

Best time to visit: March, April, November and December, +26° to +33° by day, sea +23° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, sea +29°, with 0 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +18° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +18° +21° 1 days
Mar
+29° +21° +23° 1 days
Apr
+33° +23° +26° 0 days
May
+37° +27° +30° 0 days
Jun
+39° +30° +33° 0 days
Jul
+40° +32° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +32° +35° 0 days
Sep
+39° +30° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +28° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +24° +29° 0 days
Dec
+26° +20° +25° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Abu Dhabi?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Boston.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Abu Dhabi?
Via Boston: 1h 56m to the connection, 12h 15m after it, about 17h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Abu Dhabi with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $1,006. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Abu Dhabi?
Boston (17h 11m total), Munich (17h 15m total), Frankfurt (17h 25m total), London (17h 25m total) and Paris (17h 25m total).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Detroit?
7,084 mi (11,400 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.