MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
13,118 km
8,151 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
13,118 km
8,151 mi / 7,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
309°
northwest

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MPA ORD
Airport Name Katima Mulilo Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MPA ORD
ICAO Code FYKM KORD
City Mpacha Chicago
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 3,144 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -17.630000, 24.180000 41.980000, -87.910000

Mpacha (MPA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 13,118 kilometers (8,151 miles / 7,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Namibia 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 00:39 in Mpacha, it's 16:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,464 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Katima Mulilo Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Mpacha (MPA) follows a heading of 89° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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