GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
12,308 km
7,648 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,308 km
7,648 mi / 6,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
312°
northwest

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GDJ ORD
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GDJ ORD
ICAO Code FZWC KORD
City Gandajika Chicago
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Chicago
Elevation 2,618 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,308 kilometers (7,648 miles / 6,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 DR Congo 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 11:10 in Gandajika, it's 03:10 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 1,938 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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