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Connecting route · Iraq → United States

Flights from Al-Najaf to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Al-Najaf to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 15h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 39m
NJFCHIIST

Al-Najaf to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey15h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from Al-Najaf 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
NJF Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 39m
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NJF Amman (AMM) CHI
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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NJF Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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NJF Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: flydubai, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~19h 41m
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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
10,443 km6,485 miles
Journey time
15h 39mestimate
Time difference
-9hChicago vs Al-Najaf
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
NJF → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Al-Najaf to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Al-Najaf to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Doha. 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 Al-Najaf to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,443 km.
Where do you change planes between Al-Najaf and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). Iraqi Airways flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Al-Najaf and Chicago?
Al-Najaf: Al Najaf International Airport (NJF). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Al-Najaf and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Al-Najaf.

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