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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → United States

Flights from Almaty to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 17h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 08m
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Almaty to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey17h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ALA Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Air Astana, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 35m
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ALA Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 25m
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3
ALA Warsaw (WAW) CHI
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 08m
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ALA Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 39m
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ALA London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 28m
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ALA Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 34m
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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
10,426 km6,475 miles
Journey time
17h 08mestimate
Time difference
-11hChicago vs Almaty
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
ALA → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Almaty to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Warsaw. 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 Almaty to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,426 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Warsaw (WAW) and Doha (DOH). Air Astana flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Chicago?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Chicago?
Chicago is 11 hours behind Almaty.

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