EK6049 Flight Status Emirates: Houston to Chicago (UAE6049)
IAH Houston
- Scheduled
- 12:00
- Actual
- 12:17
Terminal: B | Gate: 7
Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST
ORD Chicago
- Scheduled
- 14:51
- Actual
- 14:20
- Delay
Terminal: 1 | Gate: B6
Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST
Landed 15h 14m ago 100%
IAH 12:17 ORD 14:20
1,490 km (926 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 1490 km / 926 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:51 · Actual Duration: 02:03 · Aircraft:
EK 6049 Flight Status & Schedule Emirates Houston to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08 | IAH | ORD | 12:17 | 14:20 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | IAH | ORD | 12:06 | 14:07 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | IAH | ORD | 15:03 | 17:08 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | IAH | ORD | 12:20 | 14:21 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | IAH | ORD | 12:19 | 14:51 | Unknown | Track > |
| Nov 03 | IAH | ORD | 12:48 | 14:51 | Unknown | Track > |
| Nov 02 | IAH | ORD | 12:21 | 14:26 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 01 | IAH | ORD | 12:18 | 14:27 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 31 | IAH | ORD | 12:21 | 14:19 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 30 | IAH | ORD | 12:14 | 14:13 | Landed | Track > |
Emirates flight EK 6049 links Houston and Chicago, 1,490 km (926 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 2 h 51 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 17 minutes late and still landed at 14:20, 31 minutes early.
About EK 6049
- Distance
- 1,490 km (926 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h
- Flies
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- On time
- 7 of the last 7
- Usually departs from
- Terminal B
EK 6049 FAQ
- How long is the EK6049 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 51 min. Houston to Chicago is 1,490 km (926 mi).
- How often is EK6049 late?
- None of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which days does EK6049 fly?
- Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EK6049 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal B at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EK6049 have?
- Also listed as UAE6049 (Emirates' ICAO code) and EK 6049.
EK6049 and Houston IAH to Chicago ORD Flights
Flight EK6049 is a code-share Emirates flight of the United Airlines operated UA2417.
Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA2417, UA2604, C54251, 8C3384
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA2417, UA1178, OO4784
All flights connecting Houston IAH to Chicago ORD.