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Etihad Airways will launch a new route between Abu Dhabi and Charlotte on May 4, 2026.
The airline will operate four round trips per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays using a Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The flight duration is 15 hours from Abu Dhabi and 13 hours and 45 minutes from Charlotte.
Etihad Airways will be flying to 6 cities in the United States, including New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston, and Atlanta. This marks the first time a Middle Eastern airline will offer flights to Charlotte.
■Schedule
EY15 Abu Dhabi (03:15) ~ Charlotte (10:15) / Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
EY16 Charlotte (14:40) ~ Abu Dhabi (12:25+1) / Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun