Chicago to Abu Dhabi Distance

11,674 km · 7,254 miles · 15 h 6 min flight

The distance from Chicago to Abu Dhabi is 11,674 km (7,254 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 6 min. Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

Chicago

Illinois

11,674 km

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Kilometres: 11,674; great-circle distance
Miles: 7,254; 6,303 nautical miles
Flight time: 15 h 6 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: +9 hours; Abu Dhabi vs Chicago

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Chicago	Northeast (35°)
Direction back from Abu Dhabi	North-northwest (332°)
Halfway point	62.59° N, 0.42° W
Chicago coordinates	41.85° N, 87.65° W
Abu Dhabi coordinates	24.45° N, 54.40° E

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Chicago?

11,674 kilometres or 7,254 miles (6,303 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Abu Dhabi?

About 15 h 6 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago right now.

In which direction is Abu Dhabi from Chicago?

Abu Dhabi lies to the northeast of Chicago (initial bearing 35°).

Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.