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Flights from Karachi to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Karachi to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 18h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 28m
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Karachi to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Karachi to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KHI Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: airblue, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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2
KHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) CHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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3
KHI Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 28m
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KHI Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 47m
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KHI Addis Ababa (ADD) CHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 05m
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KHI Toronto (YYZ) CHI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~18h 58m
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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
12,149 km7,545 miles
Journey time
18h 28mestimate
Time difference
-11hChicago vs Karachi
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
KHI → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Karachi to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Karachi 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 Karachi to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Karachi 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 Karachi and Chicago?
Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Karachi and Chicago?
Chicago is 11 hours behind Karachi.

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