NAY
Beijing
China
10,599 km
6,586 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,599 km
6,586 mi / 5,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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NAY ORD
Airport Name Beijing Nanyuan Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NAY ORD
ICAO Code ZBNY KORD
City Beijing Chicago
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 39.780000, 116.390000 41.980000, -87.910000

Beijing (NAY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,599 kilometers (6,586 miles / 5,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Beijing, it's 23:59 in Chicago. With a 14-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 Beijing (NAY) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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