Distance From Chennault International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, CWF - AUH Distance

The distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is 8099 miles or 13035 kilometers or 7034 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 Lake Charles ( United States ) to Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Charles and Abu Dhabi takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennault International Airport, Lake Charles, United States to Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 37 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 • CWF - AUH

Kilometers		13035 km
Statute Miles		8099 miles
Nautical Miles		7034 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Chennault International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport Flight Route Map - CWF to AUH Flight Path

Location of Chennault International Airport & Abu Dhabi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lake Charles to Abu Dhabi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWF - AUH

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

Location	Local Time
Lake Charles (United States)	2026-08-08, 08:44:14 CDT
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-08-08, 17:44:14 +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

Chennault International Airport (CWF / KCWF) Lake Charles, United States

Destination

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