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Connecting route · Iraq → United States

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
BGWCHIIST

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.

1
BGW Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 32m
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BGW Amman (AMM) CHI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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3
BGW Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: Emirates, Fly Baghdad, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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BGW Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 14m
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BGW Athens (ATH) CHI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 51m
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BGW Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 32m
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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
10,324 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.

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