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Flights from Chicago to Harare
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Harare. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 21h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 21h 37m
Chicago to Harare at a glance
Fastest journey21h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Harare
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 13,675 km8,492 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hHarare vs Chicago
- Currency in Harare
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → HRE
Flights from Chicago to Harare: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Harare?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha 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 Harare?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,675 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Harare?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Dubai (DXB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Harare?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Harare: Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Harare?
Harare is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.





