Chicago to Japan Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from Chicago to Japan, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from Chicago to Japan?
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Average flight time is 29 hours 20 minutes

The fastest flight time from Chicago to Japan is 17 hours 40 minutes

Chicago to Japan flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 29 hours 20 minutes
Shortest flight duration 17 hours 40 minutes
Longest flight duration 52 hours 13 minutes
The average flight time from Chicago to Japan is 29 hours 20 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Chicago to Japan is 6,313 miles / 10,160 km

Chicago airports

Chicago has 3 airports: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

If you don't fancy flying from Chicago there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: South Bend Airport (SBN), Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Bloomington Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) and Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Chicago: Toyama Airport (TOY), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and Anchorage to Yokota Air Base.

Chicago & Japan local times and timezones

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JST +09:00
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Chicago, United States is 15 hours behind of Japan, Japan

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Chicago to Japan FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Japan?

On average, the flight time from Chicago to Japan is 29 hours 20 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Chicago to Japan could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Chicago and Japan?

The distance between Chicago and Japan is 6,313 miles or 10,160 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Chicago to Japan?

The shortest flight time from Chicago to Japan is 17 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Chicago to Japan?

The average flight time from Chicago to Japan is 29 hours 20 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Chicago and Japan?

The time zone difference between Chicago and Japan is -15 hours.