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Connecting route · United States → Maldives

Flights from Chicago to Male

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Rome or London, about 21h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 51m
CHIMLEFCO

Chicago to Male at a glance

Fastest journey20h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Rome or London

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Male

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 Rome (FCO) MLE
Leg 1: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: ITA Airways, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~21h 22m
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2
CHI London (LHR) MLE
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~21h 06m
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3
CHI Paris (CDG) MLE
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 11m
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4
CHI Dubai (DXB) MLE
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~20h 51m
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CHI New Delhi (DEL) MLE
Leg 1: Air India · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~20h 57m
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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) MLE
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 54m
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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
14,550 km9,036 miles
Journey time
20h 51mestimate
Time difference
+11hMale vs Chicago
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → MLE

Flights from Chicago to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Rome, London and Paris. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,550 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Male?
The best connecting points are Rome (FCO), London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Dubai (DXB). American Airlines flies both legs via Rome, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Male?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Male?
Male is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.

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