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Connecting route · United States → Zimbabwe

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
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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.

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CHI Addis Ababa (ADD) HRE
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 37m
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CHI Doha (DOH) HRE
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~23h 26m
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CHI Dubai (DXB) HRE
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~23h 53m
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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
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.

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