MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
8,479 km
5,269 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,479 km
5,269 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
312°
northwest

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MLW ORD
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MLW ORD
ICAO Code GLMR KORD
City Monrovia Chicago
Country Liberia United States
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Chicago
Elevation 25 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 41.980000, -87.910000

Monrovia (MLW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,479 kilometers (5,269 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Liberia 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 04:44 in Monrovia, it's 22:44 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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