Chicago to Misawa (ORD–MSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
HND Tokyo 16h 10m JLMHNH → AYCIJL Tokyo (HND) to Misawa flights
YVR Vancouver ~14h 59m AAACAV → Vancouver (YVR) to Misawa flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~16h 23m AAACAF → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Misawa flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~16h 47m QFUA → Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Misawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,947 mi 10h 57m nonstop +14h ahead

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

Also explore ORD Routes MSJ Routes ORD Live Flights MSJ Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
YVR ~14h 59m HND ~16h 10m SLC ~16h 23m HNL ~16h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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 → MSJ
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
MSJ → ORD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
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
+14h
Misawa is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · MSJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Misawa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,947 mi / 9,571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 57m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–MSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Misawa route.
Route details
Distance5,947 mi / 9,571 km
Flight time10h 57m
Time difference+14 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: MSJ
Full nameMisawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
IATA / ICAOMSJ / RJSM
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation119 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base take about 10h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 5,947 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda.
Misawa is 14 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.

Flights from ORD to MSJ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to MSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MSJ is about 10 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,947 miles (9,571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.