Flights Chicago → Abu Dhabi
ORD → AUH
Route overview
The flight route connects Chicago to Abu Dhabi, operating with Boeing 777 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The destination airport in Abu Dhabi sees over 22 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Chicago (ORD) → Abu Dhabi (AUH) route is operated by American Airlines, Etihad Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Abu Dhabi the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Abu Dhabi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) heads north-east for about 11,687 km, a flight time of roughly 15h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Abu Dhabi it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating ORD-AUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORD-AUH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Etihad Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Abu Dhabi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
