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Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

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
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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.

1
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
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 22m
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2
CHI Istanbul (IST) SHJ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 17m
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3
CHI Cairo (CAI) SHJ
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Nile Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 53m
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4
CHI Addis Ababa (ADD) SHJ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 54m
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5
CHI Rome (FCO) SHJ
Leg 1: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~18h 37m
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CHI Amman (AMM) SHJ
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~17h 33m
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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
11,630 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.

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