JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
12,249 km
7,611 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,249 km
7,611 mi / 6,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
323°
northwest

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JIB ORD
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JIB ORD
ICAO Code HDAM KORD
City Djibouti City Chicago
Country Djibouti United States
Timezone Africa/Djibouti America/Chicago
Elevation 49 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 41.980000, -87.910000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,249 kilometers (7,611 miles / 6,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Djibouti 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 08:50 in Djibouti City, it's 23:50 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 52° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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