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Flights from Chicago to Muscat
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Muscat. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Doha, about 16h 13m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 13m
Chicago to Muscat at a glance
Fastest journey16h 13mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Doha
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Muscat
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) MCT
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air
Wed20:45 CHI18:57 AUH2h 03m connection21:00 AUH21:58 MCTEtihad Airways
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CHI Doha (DOH) MCT
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Oman Air, Qatar Airways, SalamAir
Mon19:45 CHI16:42 DOH2h 33m connection19:15 DOH21:26 MCTQatar Airways
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CHI Dubai (DXB) MCT
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Oman Air
Tue21:30 CHI19:41 DXB2h 49m connection22:30 DXB23:21 MCTEmirates + Oman Air
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
- 11,940 km7,415 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 13mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10hMuscat vs Chicago
- Currency in Muscat
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → MCT
Flights from Chicago to Muscat: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Muscat?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai. 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 Muscat?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,940 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Muscat?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Cairo (CAI). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Muscat?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Muscat: Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Muscat?
Muscat is 10 hours ahead of Chicago.





