OKU
Mokuti Lodge
Namibia
12,611 km
7,836 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,611 km
7,836 mi / 6,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
308°
northwest

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OKU ORD
Airport Name Mokuti Lodge Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code OKU ORD
ICAO Code FYMO KORD
City Mokuti Lodge Chicago
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Chicago
Elevation 3,665 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 17.060000 41.980000, -87.910000

Mokuti Lodge (OKU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mokuti Lodge Airport (OKU) in Mokuti Lodge, Namibia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,611 kilometers (7,836 miles / 6,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 05:37 in Mokuti Lodge, it's 21:37 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 2,985 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Mokuti Lodge Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Mokuti Lodge (OKU) follows a heading of 95° (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 Mokuti Lodge Airport (OKU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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