AJK
Araak
Iran
10,519 km
6,536 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,519 km
6,536 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AJK ORD
Airport Name Arak Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AJK ORD
ICAO Code OIHR KORD
City Araak Chicago
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 5,440 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 41.980000, -87.910000

Araak (AJK) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,519 kilometers (6,536 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Iran with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:02 in Araak, it's 01:32 in Chicago. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,760 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arak Airport (AJK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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