# Distance from Tzaneen (LTA) to Chicago (ORD)

> 14,043 km · estimated flight time 18h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 14,043 km / 8,726 mi / 7,583 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 18h
- **Heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 91° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 02:15 in Tzaneen, it's 19:15 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,234 ft (ORD is lower than LTA)

## Airports

### [Tzaneen Airport (LTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lta-tzaneen-tzaneen-airport/1ef266de-d4e4-6428-bf5d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tzaneen, South Africa
- ICAO: FATZ
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.820000, 30.330000
- Elevation: 1,914 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:15 in Tzaneen, it's 19:15 in Chicago.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Tzaneen Airport (LTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lta-tzaneen-tzaneen-airport/1ef266de-d4e4-6428-bf5d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)