BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
12,387 km
7,697 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,387 km
7,697 mi / 6,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

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BIR ORD
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BIR ORD
ICAO Code VNVT KORD
City Biratnagar Chicago
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 236 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 41.980000, -87.910000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,387 kilometers (7,697 miles / 6,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Nepal 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 11:08 in Biratnagar, it's 23:23 in Chicago. With a 11.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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