LFW
Lome
Togo
9,480 km
5,891 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,480 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lome
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LFW ORD
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LFW ORD
ICAO Code DXXX KORD
City Lome Chicago
Country Togo United States
Timezone Africa/Lome America/Chicago
Elevation 72 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lome (LFW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,480 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Togo 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 07:00 in Lome, it's 01:00 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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