Flights from Chicago to Kuwait City
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Istanbul
- 16h 38m
- two tickets, via Cairo
- $456
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 6,759 mi (10,878 km)
fastest
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
16h 38m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul
flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Kuwait City: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Kuwait City
flight 3h 30m
Via Amman
Jordan
16h 50m
with the connection
Chicago to Amman
flight 11h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Queen Alia International. Departure to Kuwait City: Marka International, Queen Alia International.
Amman to Kuwait City
flight 2h 10m
two ticketsfrom $781
Via Cairo
Egypt
16h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $456
Via Munich
Germany
16h 55m
with the connection
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
17h 10m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Kuwait City
Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 521 mi (838 km) from Kuwait City, flight 13h 20m
from $508
Chicago to Dubai
Dubai: 533 mi (857 km) from Kuwait City, flight 13h 35m
from $471
Chicago to Amman
Amman: 738 mi (1,188 km) from Kuwait City, flight 11h 40m
from $572
Chicago to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 805 mi (1,296 km) from Kuwait City, flight 11h 28m
Chicago to Cairo
Cairo: 1,005 mi (1,617 km) from Kuwait City, flight 11h 10m
from $374
Chicago to Istanbul
Istanbul: 1,335 mi (2,149 km) from Kuwait City, flight 10h 8m
from $356
To Kuwait City from cities closest to Chicago
New York to Kuwait City
New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 12h 40m
London to Kuwait City
London: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 15m
from $177
Amsterdam to Kuwait City
Amsterdam: 4,106 mi (6,608 km) from Chicago, flight 6h
Paris to Kuwait City
Paris: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 30m
Frankfurt to Kuwait City
Frankfurt: 4,325 mi (6,961 km) from Chicago, flight 6h
Geneva to Kuwait City
Geneva: 4,380 mi (7,049 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 8m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kuwait City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Istanbul.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Kuwait City?
Via Istanbul: 10h 8m to the connection, 3h 30m after it, about 16h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Kuwait City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Cairo from $456. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Kuwait City?
Istanbul (16h 38m total), Amman (16h 50m total), Cairo (16h 50m total), Munich (16h 55m total) and Amsterdam (17h 10m total).
How far is Kuwait City from Chicago?
6,759 mi (10,878 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.