GMM
Gamboma
Congo
11,281 km
7,010 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,281 km
7,010 mi / 6,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
313°
northwest

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GMM ORD
Airport Name Gamboma Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GMM ORD
ICAO Code FCOG KORD
City Gamboma Chicago
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Chicago
Elevation 1,509 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -1.830000, 15.890000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gamboma (GMM) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboma Airport (GMM) in Gamboma, Congo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,281 kilometers (7,010 miles / 6,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 06:48 in Gamboma, it's 23:48 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.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gamboma (GMM) follows a heading of 82° (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 Gamboma Airport (GMM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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