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Flights from Chicago to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Islamabad. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 19h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 07m
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Chicago to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey18h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Islamabad

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 Dubai (DXB) ISB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) ISB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 40m
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CHI Istanbul (IST) ISB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 26m
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CHI Doha (DOH) ISB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 38m
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) ISB
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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CHI London (LHR) ISB
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 00m
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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
11,384 km7,069 miles
Journey time
18h 07mestimate
Time difference
+11hIslamabad vs Chicago
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → ISB

Flights from Chicago to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Islamabad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. 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 Islamabad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,384 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Islamabad?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.

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