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Connecting route · Tanzania → United States

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Dubai, about 19h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 56m
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Dar Es Salaam to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey19h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago

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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DAR Amsterdam (AMS) CHI
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 57m
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DAR Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~22h 01m
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DAR Addis Ababa (ADD) CHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 56m
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DAR Cairo (CAI) CHI
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~20h 06m
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DAR Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 18m
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DAR Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 35m
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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
13,508 km8,388 miles
Journey time
19h 56mestimate
Time difference
-9hChicago vs Dar Es Salaam
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
DAR → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Dubai and Addis Ababa. 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 Dar Es Salaam to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Dar Es Salaam and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Cairo (CAI). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dar Es Salaam and Chicago?
Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Dar Es Salaam and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Dar Es Salaam.

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