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Flights from Kumamoto to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Kumamoto to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 13h 45m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Kumamoto to Chicago at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Kumamoto 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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KMJ Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Solaseed Air · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
Tue10:45 KMJ12:12 HND0h 48m connection13:00 HND10:30 CHIJapan Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 45m
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KMJ Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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KMJ Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: China Airlines, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 04m
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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
10,833 km6,727 miles
Journey time
13h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-15hChicago vs Kumamoto
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
KMJ → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Kumamoto to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,833 km.
Where do you change planes between Kumamoto and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kumamoto and Chicago?
Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kumamoto and Chicago?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Kumamoto.

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