OEL
Orel
Russia
8,175 km
5,080 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,175 km
5,080 mi / 4,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
320°
northwest

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OEL ORD
Airport Name Oryol Yuzhny Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code OEL ORD
ICAO Code UUOR KORD
City Orel Chicago
Country Russia United States
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Chicago
Elevation 656 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 52.930000, 36.000000 41.980000, -87.910000

Orel (OEL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) in Orel, Russia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,175 kilometers (5,080 miles / 4,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Orel, it's 03:30 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Orel (OEL) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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