ORD
Chicago
United States
16,775 km
10,424 miles
SLJ
Karijini National Park
Australia
Distance
16,775 km
10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD SLJ
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Solomon Airport
IATA Code ORD SLJ
ICAO Code KORD YSOL
City Chicago Karijini National Park
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 680 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -22.260000, 117.760000

Chicago (ORD) to Karijini National Park (SLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Solomon Airport (SLJ) in Karijini National Park, Australia is 16,775 kilometers (10,424 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Chicago, it's 15:29 in Karijini National Park. With a 14-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 1,341 feet between the two airports. Solomon Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Karijini National Park (SLJ) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). 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 Solomon Airport (SLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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