LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
15,502 km
9,632 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
15,502 km
9,632 mi / 8,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIB ORD
Airport Name Limbunya Station Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LIB ORD
ICAO Code YLIM KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -17.250000, 129.880000 41.980000, -87.910000

Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 15,502 kilometers (9,632 miles / 8,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Limbunya Station Airport, it's 04:30 in Chicago. With a 15.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.