Chicago to Arusha (ORD–JRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and JRO. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 17h 24m ACAFEK → KL Amsterdam (AMS) to Arusha flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 45m AAACAF → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Arusha flights
BRU Zaventem 18h 35m ACOSQR → LHLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Arusha flights
ZRH Zurich 18h 45m ACLXOS → LHLXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Arusha flights
IST Istanbul 19h 20m 6EHYPK → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Arusha flights
ADD Addis Ababa 23h 20m ET → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Arusha flights
DOH Doha 24h 2m B6MHQR → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Arusha flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 25h 10m ACLXOS → NO Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Arusha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Arusha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and JRO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to JRO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
AMS ~17h 24m CDG ~17h 45m BRU ~18h 35m ZRH ~18h 45m IST ~19h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → JRO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
JRO → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Arusha is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · JRO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Arusha.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–JRO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Arusha route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: JRO
Full nameKilimanjaro International Airport
IATA / ICAOJRO / HTKJ
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation2,932 ft / 894 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to JRO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JRO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Arusha is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.