Chicago to Dubai
14h 53m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,641 km (7,233 miles) and takes approximately 14h 53m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 34°, passing near 63.7° N, 0.1° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 10m | 21h 35m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 55m | 15h 21m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 56m | 13h 21m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 42m | 14h 07m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KORD | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 14h 53m. The great-circle distance is 11,641 km (7,233 miles, 6,286 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 34°.
How far is Chicago from Dubai?
11,641 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,233 miles or 6,286 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,641 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 53m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.