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Connecting route · United States → Tanzania

Flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dubai, about 19h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 56m
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Chicago to Dar Es Salaam at a glance

Fastest journey19h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) DAR
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~19h 57m
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CHI Dubai (DXB) DAR
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~22h 01m
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3
CHI Addis Ababa (ADD) DAR
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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CHI Cairo (CAI) DAR
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~20h 06m
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CHI Istanbul (IST) DAR
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 18m
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CHI Doha (DOH) DAR
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
13,508 km8,388 miles
Journey time
19h 56mestimate
Time difference
+9hDar Es Salaam vs Chicago
Currency in Dar Es Salaam
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → DAR

Flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dubai and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Dar Es Salaam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Dar Es Salaam?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Cairo (CAI). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Dar Es Salaam?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Dar Es Salaam?
Dar Es Salaam is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

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