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Flights from Kitakyushu to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Kitakyushu to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 13h 45m door to door (50 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 45m
KKJCHIHND

Kitakyushu to Chicago at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Kitakyushu 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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KKJ Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: Japan Airlines, StarFlyer, Spring Airlines Japan · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Tue10:45 KKJ12:10 HND0h 50m connection13:00 HND10:30 CHIJapan Airlines
50 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 45m
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KKJ Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Jin Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m
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KKJ Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: StarFlyer · Leg 2: EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 10m
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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
10,720 km6,657 miles
Journey time
13h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-15hChicago vs Kitakyushu
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
KKJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Kitakyushu to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kitakyushu to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei. 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 Kitakyushu to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,720 km.
Where do you change planes between Kitakyushu and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). Japan Airlines flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kitakyushu and Chicago?
Kitakyushu: Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kitakyushu and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Kitakyushu.

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