United States
United Arab EmiratesChicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route.
12,271 km by air, about 16 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chicago (ORD)AirAbu Dhabi (AUH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,271 km (7,625 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,687 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zayed International Airport is 12,271 km (6,626 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,687 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 16 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ORD to AUH this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chicago to Abu Dhabi saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into the United Arab Emirates, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the 47th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Dubai (12,223 km), Hangzhou (12,050 km) and Doha (12,031 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
12,271 km along the flight path (11,687 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
About 16 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG)447 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF)485 km
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Toronto (YYZ)735 km - Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)831 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)1,025 km
- Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)1,247 km
Doha (DOH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)337 km
Riyadh (RUH) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)845 km- Jeddah (JED) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)1,694 km
Mumbai (BOM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)2,070 km- Delhi (DEL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)2,390 km
Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)2,497 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.