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

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EK9394
EK Emirates
77L
1:15 AM
CDT
11:50 PM
+04
13h 35m
28%
M T W T F S S
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EK9986
EK Emirates
77L
9:20 AM
CDT
7:05 AM+1
+04
12h 45m
28%
M T W T F S S
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EK9988
EK Emirates
77L
2:25 PM
CDT
12:55 PM+1
+04
13h 30m
28%
M T W T F S S
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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 15h 35m AAACAS → EK Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 55m 3S5YAC → CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 17h 33m 6EHYPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 40m ACAFEK → EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CPH Copenhagen 18h SK → EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IAH Houston 19h 30m AAASAV → EK Houston (IAH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 20h 18m LXOSQR → EK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 14m AAACAF → EK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 34m AAACAF → EK Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 24h 5m 5YCACK → EKLH 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 30m 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes DWC Routes ORD Live Flights DWC Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chicago flights
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 4 77L 12h45-13h35 34% – –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (4 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
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
3
Nonstop flights
4
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
19
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
OSL ~15h 18m YYZ ~15h 35m FRA ~15h 55m IST ~17h 33m AMS ~17h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
743
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
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
DWC → ORD
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
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 30m 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.

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 30m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 13h 30m 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, Frankfurt Main and İstanbul.
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 30 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, Frankfurt Main and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.