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Abu Dhabi to Chicago Flight Time: 14h 20m (11,688 km)

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD) covers about 11,688 km (≈ 7,263 mi) and takes roughly 14h 20m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -10 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteAUH → ORD
Distance11,688 km · 7,263 mi
Estimated flight time14h 20m
Time differenceUTC-10

Abu Dhabi to Chicago Flight Time: 14h 20m (11,688 km)

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AUHZayed International AirportORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
Estimated flight time
14h 20m
Route
11,688 kmAUHAbu DhabiORDChicago
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
11,688 km
7,263 mi
Time difference from Abu Dhabi
−10h
Next steps
Abu Dhabi → Riyadh (AUH → RUH)Abu Dhabi → Jeddah (AUH → JED)Abu Dhabi → Dammam (AUH → DMM)
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Enter your Chicago trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Chicago-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between AUH (Abu Dhabi) and ORD (Chicago) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 14h 20m over 11,688 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Abu Dhabi (UTC+4) vs Chicago (UTC-6).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

About 14h 20m — an estimate for 11,688 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Abu Dhabi–Chicago flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Roughly 11,688 km (7,263 mi) great-circle between Zayed International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Stockholm (ARN) at 16h 25m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Via Stockholm (ARN): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 16h 25m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chicago, and how does it affect arrival?

Chicago is 10 hours behind Abu Dhabi; a 10:00 departure lands around 14:20 local time in Chicago.

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