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Flights from Baghdad to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Baghdad to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 15h 32m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 32m
Baghdad to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey15h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman
Best ways to fly from Baghdad 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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BGW Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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BGW Amman (AMM) CHI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
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
- 10,324 km6,411 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- -9hChicago vs Baghdad
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- BGW → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Baghdad to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Baghdad to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Dubai. 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 Baghdad to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,324 km.
Where do you change planes between Baghdad and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Fly Baghdad flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baghdad and Chicago?
Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Chicago?
Chicago is 9 hours behind Baghdad.





