BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
10,328 km
6,417 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,328 km
6,417 mi / 5,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BGW ORD
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BGW ORD
ICAO Code ORBI KORD
City Baghdad Chicago
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Chicago
Elevation 114 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 41.980000, -87.910000

Baghdad (BGW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,328 kilometers (6,417 miles / 5,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Iraq 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 11:51 in Baghdad, it's 02:51 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 38° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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