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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → United States

Flights from Kinshasa to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Kinshasa to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 20h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 39m
FIHCHICAI

Kinshasa to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Kinshasa to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
FIH Cairo (CAI) CHI
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~20h 06m
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FIH Addis Ababa (ADD) CHI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 28m
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3
FIH Brussels (BRU) CHI
Leg 1: Air Congo, Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Same alliance ~18h 39m
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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
11,404 km7,082 miles
Journey time
18h 39mestimate
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Kinshasa
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
FIH → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Kinshasa to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Brussels. 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 Kinshasa to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,404 km.
Where do you change planes between Kinshasa and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Brussels (BRU). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kinshasa and Chicago?
Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Kinshasa.

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