DXB to ORD Route Guide
Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 6,286 NM (11,642 km / 7,234 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 333° (NNW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 36m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,286 NM
11,642 km / 7,234 mi
Initial Bearing
333° (NNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 36m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
20,358 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,286 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DXB-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DXB and ORD?
6,286 nautical miles (11,642 km / 7,234 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Chicago?
Approximately 13h 36m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DXB-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
333° true (NNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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