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

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EK Emirates
77X
1:45 AM
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77X
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Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 7,250 mi 13h 35m nonstop +9h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

ORD–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 7,250 miles in approximately 13h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes DWC Routes ORD Live Flights DWC Live Flights ORD Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 2 77X 13h35 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
GYD ~15h 20m BRU ~15h 41m ARN ~15h 50m LGG ~16h 30m CPH ~16h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
830
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → DWC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
DWC → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

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 35m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ORD–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance7,250 mi / 11,666 km
Flight time13h 35m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 13h 35m. The route covers 7,250 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DWC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, BRU, ARN, LGG, CPH, DUB, AMS, LIS, ZRH, FRA, MXP, MAD, LHR, IAH, DXB, HKG, SZX, PVG, TPE and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
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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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DWC ranges from 13 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,250 miles (11,666 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.