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Flights from Kagoshima to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Kagoshima to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Osaka, about 13h 45m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 45m
KOJCHIHND

Kagoshima to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey13h 45mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Osaka

Best ways to fly from Kagoshima to Chicago

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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KOJ Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Fri11:00 KOJ12:30 HND0h 45m connection13:15 HND10:45 CHIJapan Airlines
43 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 45m
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KOJ Osaka (KIX) CHI
Leg 1: Peach · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Fri10:30 KOJ11:33 KIX2h 27m connection14:00 KIX11:48 CHIPeach + China Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 18m
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KOJ Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Eastar Jet, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 34m
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KOJ Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: China Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 58m
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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
10,959 km6,806 miles
Journey time
13h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-15hChicago vs Kagoshima
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
KOJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Kagoshima to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kagoshima to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul. 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 Kagoshima to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,959 km.
Where do you change planes between Kagoshima and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Osaka (KIX), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kagoshima and Chicago?
Kagoshima: Kagoshima Airport (KOJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kagoshima and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Kagoshima.

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