ORD
Chicago
United States
13,616 km
8,461 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
13,616 km
8,461 mi / 7,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
107°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

ORD SDB
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code ORD SDB
ICAO Code KORD FALW
City Chicago Langebaanweg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 680 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Chicago (ORD) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 13,616 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:20 in Chicago, it's 06:20 in Langebaanweg. With a 7-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 Langebaanweg (SDB) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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