ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
10,823 km
6,725 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,823 km
6,725 mi / 5,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
316°
northwest

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ELF ORD
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ELF ORD
ICAO Code HSFS KORD
City El Fasher Chicago
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 2,393 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 41.980000, -87.910000

El Fasher (ELF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,823 kilometers (6,725 miles / 5,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Sudan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:18 in El Fasher, it's 17:18 in Chicago. With a 7-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 1,713 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than El Fasher Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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