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Flights from Chicago to Samarkand
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Dubai, about 17h 32m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 32m
Chicago to Samarkand at a glance
Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Samarkand
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) SKD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Samarkand, Centrum Air, Turkish Airlines
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
- 10,596 km6,580 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- +11hSamarkand vs Chicago
- Currency in Samarkand
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SKD
Flights from Chicago to Samarkand: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul 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 Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,596 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Samarkand?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.
