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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
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.
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.





