MET
Moreton
Australia
14,150 km
8,792 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
14,150 km
8,792 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MET ORD
Airport Name Moreton Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MET ORD
ICAO Code YMOT KORD
City Moreton Chicago
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -12.440000, 142.640000 41.980000, -87.910000

Moreton (MET) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moreton Airport (MET) in Moreton, Australia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,150 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 10:12 in Moreton, it's 18:12 in Chicago. With a 16-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 Moreton (MET) follows a heading of 289° (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 Moreton Airport (MET) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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