ORD
Chicago
United States
12,215 km
7,590 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
12,215 km
7,590 mi / 6,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD PAF
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code ORD PAF
ICAO Code KORD HUPA
City Chicago N/A
Country United States Uganda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kampala
Elevation 680 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 2.200000, 31.550000

Chicago (ORD) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 12,215 kilometers (7,590 miles / 6,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:54 in Chicago, it's 11:54 in Pakuba Airport. 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 317° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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