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Flights from Chicago to Karachi
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Karachi. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 18h 32m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 28m
Chicago to Karachi at a glance
Fastest journey18h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Karachi
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) KHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Pakistan International Airlines
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CHI Toronto (YYZ) KHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines
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
- 12,149 km7,545 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- +11hKarachi vs Chicago
- Currency in Karachi
- PKR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → KHI
Flights from Chicago to Karachi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Karachi?
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 Karachi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Karachi?
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 Karachi?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Karachi?
Karachi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
