BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
11,124 km
6,912 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIN ORD
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BIN ORD
ICAO Code OABN KORD
City Bamiyan Chicago
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 8,367 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Afghanistan 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 10:31 in Bamiyan, it's 00:01 in Chicago. With a 10.5-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 7,687 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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