KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
9,764 km
6,067 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,764 km
6,067 mi / 5,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
322°
northwest

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KYE ORD
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KYE ORD
ICAO Code OLKA KORD
City Tripoli Chicago
Country Lebanon United States
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/Chicago
Elevation 75 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 41.980000, -87.910000

Tripoli (KYE) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,764 kilometers (6,067 miles / 5,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Lebanon 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 11:13 in Tripoli, it's 03:13 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.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 43° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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