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Connecting route · United States → Iraq

Flights from Chicago to Al-Najaf

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Al-Najaf. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amman, about 15h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 39m
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Chicago to Al-Najaf at a glance

Fastest journey15h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Al-Najaf

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

1
CHI Istanbul (IST) NJF
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 39m
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CHI Amman (AMM) NJF
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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CHI Doha (DOH) NJF
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 06m
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CHI Dubai (DXB) NJF
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Iraqi Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 41m
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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
10,443 km6,485 miles
Journey time
15h 39mestimate
Time difference
+9hAl-Najaf vs Chicago
Currency in Al-Najaf
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → NJF

Flights from Chicago to Al-Najaf: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Al-Najaf?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amman and Doha. 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 Al-Najaf?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,443 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Al-Najaf?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Al-Najaf?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Al-Najaf: Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Al-Najaf?
Al-Najaf is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.

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