CIF
Chifeng
China
10,273 km
6,383 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,273 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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CIF ORD
Airport Name Chifeng Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CIF ORD
ICAO Code ZBCF KORD
City Chifeng Chicago
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 41.980000, -87.910000

Chifeng (CIF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,273 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 China 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 17:13 in Chifeng, it's 03:13 in Chicago. With a 14-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 Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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