ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
10,168 km
6,318 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,168 km
6,318 mi / 5,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ISU ORD
Airport Name Sulaymaniyah International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ISU ORD
ICAO Code ORSU KORD
City Sulaymaniyah Chicago
Country Iraq United States
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Chicago
Elevation 2,494 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 35.560000, 45.320000 41.980000, -87.910000

Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,168 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Iraq 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 14:21 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 06:21 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 1,814 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 36° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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