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Connecting route · Pakistan → United States

Flights from Islamabad to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Islamabad to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 19h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 07m
ISBCHIDXB

Islamabad to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 07mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Islamabad 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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ISB Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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ISB Abu Dhabi (AUH) CHI
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 40m
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ISB Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 26m
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4
ISB Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 38m
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ISB Toronto (YYZ) CHI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 07m
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ISB London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 00m
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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
11,384 km7,069 miles
Journey time
18h 07mestimate
Time difference
-11hChicago vs Islamabad
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
ISB → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Islamabad to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Islamabad to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. 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 Islamabad to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,384 km.
Where do you change planes between Islamabad and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). airblue flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Islamabad and Chicago?
Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Islamabad and Chicago?
Chicago is 11 hours behind Islamabad.

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