LTD
Ghadames
Libya
8,394 km
5,216 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,394 km
5,216 mi / 4,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
310°
northwest

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LTD ORD
Airport Name Ghadames East Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LTD ORD
ICAO Code HLTD KORD
City Ghadames Chicago
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 1,122 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 30.150000, 9.720000 41.980000, -87.910000

Ghadames (LTD) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghadames East Airport (LTD) in Ghadames, Libya to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,394 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 01:45 in Ghadames, it's 17:45 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 Ghadames (LTD) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Ghadames East Airport (LTD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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