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CGX to AZI: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
7,255 mi
11,676 km · 6,304 nm
14h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,255 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 42m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from AZI?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 7,255 miles (11,676 km, 6,304 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to AZI?
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