Xiamen to Chicago (XMN–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
11:30 AM
CST
1:12 PM
CDT
14h 42m
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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
SFO San Francisco 17h 9m UA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
NRT Narita 17h 23m JLMFNH JLMHNH Narita (NRT) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 35m MFUA AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
KIX Osaka 18h 39m SC CI Osaka (KIX) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 20h 37m MF AAACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
TPE Taoyuan 21h 17m AEBRCI BRCMTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 51m MF ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 26h 5m MF AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 27h 39m CX CVCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
ICN Seoul 32h 41m KEMF KE Seoul (ICN) to Chicago flights
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Xiamen to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7,549 mi 14h 42m nonstop -13h behind

XMN–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,549 miles in approximately 14h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 14h42 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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, XMN to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
924
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
XMN → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → XMN
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
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
-13h
Chicago is 13 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
7,549 mi / 12,149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

XMN–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance7,549 mi / 12,149 km
Flight time14h 42m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 14h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 7,549 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XMN to ORD: United Airlines.
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 San Francisco, Narita and Los Angeles.
Chicago is 13 hours behind Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from ORD to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 XMN to ORD

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XMN to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to ORD is about 14 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,549 miles (12,149 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Narita and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.