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Flights from Chicago to Sharjah
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Sharjah. The fastest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 15h 22m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 22m
Chicago to Sharjah at a glance
Fastest journey15h 22mVia Doha, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Sharjah
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 Doha (DOH) SHJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways
Mon19:45 CHI16:42 DOH1h 33m connection18:15 DOH20:07 SHJQatar Airways
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CHI Amman (AMM) SHJ
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
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
- 11,630 km7,222 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10hSharjah vs Chicago
- Currency in Sharjah
- AED
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SHJ
Flights from Chicago to Sharjah: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Sharjah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Cairo. 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 Sharjah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Cairo (CAI) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Sharjah?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 10 hours ahead of Chicago.





