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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Fly from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways

Book flights from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways to swap the White House for the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi and explore the incredible United Arab Emirates.

Arrive in the UAE capital in style and discover this modern metropolis in the desert. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or hop aboard the world’s fastest rollercoaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

IAD to AUH: flight facts

Flight time 12hrs 50mins

Our fastest direct flight to Abu Dhabi takes around 12 hours and 50 minutes.


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Flight distance 7,114 miles

A non-stop flight from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) covers 7,114 miles (11,448 kilometres).


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Your flight from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Your direct flight with Etihad takes off from Dulles International Airport (IAD) before heading east across the Atlantic Ocean. Briefly passing the UK, you’ll then turn south and travel over mainland Europe – heading to the Arabian Gulf where you will land at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

*Aircraft, cabins and services may vary by route and flight. You can check this when you search for your flight. This page was last updated January 2023.

Flying from Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi: FAQs

What is the weather like in Abu Dhabi?

Visitors to Abu Dhabi can look forward to excellent weather all year round, with little rainfall and average daily temperatures ranging from around 30°C to 35°C between May and October.

The city is slightly cooler between November and March – but average temperatures during this period are still pleasant, ranging from around 20°C to 25°C.

What’s the best way to get around in Abu Dhabi?

Buses run regularly throughout Abu Dhabi, with stops at many of the city’s key landmarks.

Taxis are the most convenient mode of transport and widely available. Bicycles are a handy and enjoyable way of seeing what the Corniche area has to offer.

Top tips for Washington D.C. to Abu Dhabi

sheikh zayed mosque

See the city’s best-known landmark

The White House and Capitol Building are among Washington’s famous landmarks, but in Abu Dhabi the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the centre of attention. Spread across an area of more than 30 acres, this architectural gem includes 80 marble domes supported by 1,000 pillars. Free guided tours are available.

le royal meridan hotel with rotating resturant on top abu dhabi

Dine at a rotating restaurant

Washington D.C. is home to its very own rotating restaurant at the Skydome, and Abu Dhabi now boasts two of its own. Tiara is situated 55 floors up and offers magnificent 360-degree views of the city and out to sea. The effortlessly chic Stratos restaurant is the other, sitting atop Le Royal Meridien Hotel. It’s the perfect place to get a new perspective on Abu Dhabi’s shore and skyline.