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Flights from Chicago to Baghdad
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Baghdad. 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
Chicago to Baghdad at a glance
Fastest journey15h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amman
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Baghdad
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 Istanbul (IST) BGW
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines
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CHI Amman (AMM) BGW
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Jordan Aviation, 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
- +9hBaghdad vs Chicago
- Currency in Baghdad
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BGW
Flights from Chicago to Baghdad: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Baghdad?
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 Chicago to Baghdad?
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 Chicago and Baghdad?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Baghdad?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Baghdad: Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Baghdad?
Baghdad is 9 hours ahead of Chicago.
