# Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Robertson (ROD)

> 13,803 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,803 km / 8,577 mi / 7,453 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 107° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 00:59 in Chicago, it's 07:59 in Robertson)
- **Elevation difference**: 40 ft (ROD is lower than ORD)

## Airports

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

### [Robertson Airport (ROD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rod-robertson-robertson-airport/1ef266de-d44e-6572-abc7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Robertson, South Africa
- ICAO: FARS
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -33.810000, 19.900000
- Elevation: 640 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:59 in Chicago, it's 07:59 in Robertson.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Robertson Airport (ROD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rod-robertson-robertson-airport/1ef266de-d44e-6572-abc7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)