NRT → ORDJapan → United States

Cheap flights from Tokyo to Chicago

6,260 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tokyo to Chicago at a glance

6,260 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
15 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~563 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) cover 6,260 miles (10,072 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 6 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from Tokyo to Chicago covers 6,260 miles (10,072 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 6 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
NRT (0 mi)ORD (6,260 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 6,260 miles. Direct carriers include AA, JL, MH, NH, UA and US.

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Airlines on this route

6 airlines fly Tokyo → Chicago. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
JLDirect
MHDirect
NHDirect
UADirect
USDirect
Baggage on Tokyo → Chicago: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while JL and MH may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Tokyo to Chicago — quick answers

How far is Tokyo from Chicago by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Chicago (ORD) is 6,260 miles (10,072 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?

The average nonstop flight time from NRT to ORD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Chicago?

6 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, JL, MH, NH, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Tokyo → Chicago

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
15 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~563 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Chicago — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
6 airlines fly direct — rank 9 of 103 routes from Tokyo
Airline network
NH: 56 destinations from NRT; JL: 49 destinations from NRT; AA: 22 destinations from NRT
Alternative origin airports
HND (Tokyo, 38 mi); OIM (Oshima, 91 mi); MYE (Miyakejima, 128 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Nearby destinations
Chicago, United States (15 mi); Milwaukee, United States (67 mi); Madison, United States (109 mi)
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