Chicago to Sharjah (ORD–SHJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
7,233 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
No nonstop service between ORD and SHJ. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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
AMM Amman 15h 25m RJWY → G9RJ Amman (AMM) to Sharjah flights
DOH Doha 15h 40m B6MHQR → G9QR Doha (DOH) to Sharjah flights
BRU Zaventem 17h ACOSQR → SQ Zaventem (BRU) to Sharjah flights
IST Istanbul 17h 5m 6EHYPK → G9 Istanbul (IST) to Sharjah flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 17h 25m AAAYBA → G9 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Sharjah flights
MUC Munich 17h 55m ACLHUA → G9 Munich (MUC) to Sharjah flights
FCO Rome 18h 20m AAACAY → G9 Rome (FCO) to Sharjah flights
WAW Warsaw 18h 25m B6LO → G9 Warsaw (WAW) to Sharjah flights
KRK Balice 18h 37m B6LO → G9 Balice (KRK) to Sharjah flights
VIE Vienna 19h 20m OS → G9 Vienna (VIE) to Sharjah flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Sharjah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
7,233 mi 11h 21m nonstop +9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and SHJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SHJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
AMM ~15h 25m DOH ~15h 40m BRU ~17h 0m IST ~17h 5m ATH ~17h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,142
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 → SHJ
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
SHJ → 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
Sharjah is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SHJ: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Sharjah.
Distance & Flight Time
7,233 mi / 11,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 21m 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–SHJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Sharjah route.
Route details
Distance7,233 mi / 11,640 km
Flight time11h 21m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SHJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sharjah International Airport take about 11h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 7,233 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia, Hamad and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SHJ 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.
Sharjah 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 SHJ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to SHJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SHJ is about 11 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,233 miles (11,640 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Queen Alia, Hamad and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.