ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
12,600 km
7,829 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,600 km
7,829 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ERA ORD
Airport Name Erigavo Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ERA ORD
ICAO Code HCMU KORD
City Erigavo Chicago
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 5,720 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 10.640000, 47.390000 41.980000, -87.910000

Erigavo (ERA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,600 kilometers (7,829 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Somalia 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 02:46 in Erigavo, it's 18:46 in Chicago. With a 8-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 5,040 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Erigavo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Erigavo (ERA) follows a heading of 49° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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