Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (ORD–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EK9394
EK Emirates
77L
8:55 AM
CDT
6:37 AM+1
+04
12h 42m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9988
EK Emirates
77X
2:25 PM
CDT
1:05 PM+1
+04
13h 40m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 14h 10m AAACAS EK Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 23m ACAFEK EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 19m 3S5YAC CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CPH Copenhagen 18h 38m SK EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IAH Houston 19h 31m AAASAV EK Houston (IAH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h 40m AAACAF EK Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 21h 3m ACLXOS EK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 21h 41m 6EHYPK TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 25h 15m CACZ CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 26h 58m 5YCACK EK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
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Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,250 mi 13h 11m nonstop +9h ahead

ORD–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,250 miles in approximately 13h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 4 77L, 77X 12h42-13h40 69%
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
604
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → DWC
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
DWC → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
7,250 mi / 11,666 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 11m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders receive a visa on arrival at UAE airports, valid for up to 30 days. No advance application or fee is needed. The stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance7,250 mi / 11,666 km
Flight time13h 11m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take about 13h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 7,250 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to DWC: Emirates.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to DWC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DWC is about 13 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,250 miles (11,666 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.