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Flights from Chicago to Abuja

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Abuja. The easiest way is one stop via London or Paris, about 16h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 24m
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Chicago to Abuja at a glance

Fastest journey16h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Paris

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Abuja

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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CHI London (LHR) ABV
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Peace, British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 24m
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CHI Paris (CDG) ABV
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~16h 25m
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3
CHI Istanbul (IST) ABV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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CHI Cairo (CAI) ABV
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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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
9,747 km6,053 miles
Journey time
16h 24mestimate
Time difference
+7hAbuja vs Chicago
Currency in Abuja
NGN
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → ABV

Flights from Chicago to Abuja: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Abuja?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Paris and Istanbul. 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 Chicago to Abuja?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,747 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Abuja?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Paris (CDG), Istanbul (IST) and Cairo (CAI). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Abuja?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Abuja?
Abuja is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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