Distance From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, DTW - AUH Distance

The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 7109 miles or 11441 kilometers or 6174 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Detroit ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Abu Dhabi takes around 16 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 16 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DTW - AUH

Kilometers		11441 km
Statute Miles		7109 miles
Nautical Miles		6174 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 20 minutes

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - DTW to AUH Flight Path

Location of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Detroit to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Detroit, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Detroit, United States and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DTW - AUH

Time difference between Detroit (United States) and Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Abu Dhabi time is 9 Hours ahead of Detroit.

Location	Local Time
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-14, 01:59:09 EST
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-14, 10:59:09 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States

Destination

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates