ORD
Chicago
United States
10,379 km
6,449 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,379 km
6,449 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ORD RAE
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code ORD RAE
ICAO Code KORD OERR
City Chicago Arar
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 680 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 30.910000, 41.140000

Chicago (ORD) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 10,379 kilometers (6,449 miles / 5,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Chicago, it's 10:19 in Arar. 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 1,133 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 325° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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