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

ORD Airport Page →
5,947 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights Verified 12h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Chicago to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 5,947 mi 10h 57m nonstop +14h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and MSJ, connecting options are available through 6 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MSJ
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
MSJ → 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 →

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.
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.

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.

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MSJ
IATA / ICAOMSJ / RJSM
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation119 ft / 36 m

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 approximately 10h 57m. The route covers 5,947 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to MSJ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, LAX, HNL, SEA, HND and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 10 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,947 miles (9,571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.