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

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EK9394
EK Emirates
77L
1:15 AM
CDT Red-eye
12:25 AM+1
+04
14h 10m
22%
M T W T F S S
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EK9988
EK Emirates
77L
4:29 AM
CDT Red-eye
1:15 AM+1
+04
11h 46m
22%
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EK9986
EK Emirates
77L
10:37 AM
CDT
9:53 AM+1
+04
14h 16m
22%
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
AMS Amsterdam 15h 9m ACAFEK → EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 15h 35m 6EHYPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 2m 3S5YAC → CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
YYZ Toronto 16h 7m AAACAS → EK Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 40m AAACAF → EK Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CPH Copenhagen 18h 5m SKTWY → EK Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 19h ACLXOS → EK Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CAI Cairo 22h 15m MS → MS Cairo (CAI) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 24h 5m 5YCACK → EK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
TPE Taoyuan 27h 6m BRCM → CILH Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,250 mi 14h 10m 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 14h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 6 77L 11h46-14h16 60% – –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (6 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
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
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
6
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
16
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
AMS ~15h 9m IST ~15h 35m FRA ~16h 2m YYZ ~16h 7m CDG ~16h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
578
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
DWC → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 14h 10m 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 time14h 10m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 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 14h 10m 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 Amsterdam, İstanbul and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DWC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to DWC is about 14 hours 10 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 Amsterdam, İstanbul and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.