IFN
Isfahan
Iran
10,745 km
6,677 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,745 km
6,677 mi / 5,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IFN ORD
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code IFN ORD
ICAO Code OIFM KORD
City Isfahan Chicago
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 5,059 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 41.980000, -87.910000

Isfahan (IFN) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,745 kilometers (6,677 miles / 5,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Iran 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 07:08 in Isfahan, it's 21:38 in Chicago. With a 9.5-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 4,379 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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