MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
14,968 km
9,301 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
14,968 km
9,301 mi / 8,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
46°
northeast

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MCV ORD
Airport Name McArthur River Mine Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MCV ORD
ICAO Code YMHU KORD
City McArthur River Mine Chicago
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Chicago
Elevation 131 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 136.080000 41.980000, -87.910000

McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,968 kilometers (9,301 miles / 8,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 20:29 in McArthur River Mine, it's 04:59 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 McArthur River Mine (MCV) follows a heading of 291° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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