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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → United States

Flights from Bishkek to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 18h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 18h 11m
BSZCHIIST

Bishkek to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Bishkek 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
BSZ Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 11m
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BSZ Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 21m
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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
10,424 km6,473 miles
Journey time
18h 11mestimate
Time difference
-12hChicago vs Bishkek
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
BSZ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Bishkek to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul 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 Bishkek to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,424 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Chicago?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Chicago?
Chicago is 12 hours behind Bishkek.

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