# Distance from Ali-Sabieh (AII) to Chicago (ORD)

> 12,256 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,256 km / 7,615 mi / 6,618 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Djibouti) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 03:40 in Ali-Sabieh, it's 19:40 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,640 ft (ORD is lower than AII)

## Airports

### [Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aii-ali-sabieh-ali-sabieh-airport/1ef266de-ead6-6fce-889b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ali-Sabieh, Djibouti
- ICAO: HDAS
- Timezone: Africa/Djibouti
- Coordinates: 11.150000, 42.720000
- Elevation: 2,320 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:40 in Ali-Sabieh, it's 19:40 in Chicago.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ali-Sabieh Airport (AII)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/aii-ali-sabieh-ali-sabieh-airport/1ef266de-ead6-6fce-889b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)