CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
8,817 km
5,479 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,817 km
5,479 mi / 4,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CEK ORD
Airport Name Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CEK ORD
ICAO Code USCC KORD
City Chelyabinsk Chicago
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Chicago
Elevation 769 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 55.310000, 61.500000 41.980000, -87.910000

Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,817 kilometers (5,479 miles / 4,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:27 in Chelyabinsk, it's 17:27 in Chicago. With a 11-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 Chelyabinsk (CEK) follows a heading of 17° (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 Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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