JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
10,198 km
6,337 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,198 km
6,337 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JWN ORD
Airport Name Zanjan Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JWN ORD
ICAO Code OITZ KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 5,382 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 48.360000 41.980000, -87.910000

Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,198 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 09:39 in Zanjan Airport, it's 00:09 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 4,702 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Zanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) follows a heading of 34° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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