ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
9,695 km
6,024 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

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ALY ORD
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ALY ORD
ICAO Code HEAX KORD
City Alexandria Chicago
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation -6 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 41.980000, -87.910000

Alexandria (ALY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Alexandria, it's 03:59 in Chicago. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 49° (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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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