ORD
Chicago
United States
10,273 km
6,383 miles
SSG
Malabo
Equatorial Guinea
Distance
10,273 km
6,383 mi / 5,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
83°
east

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ORD SSG
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Malabo Airport
IATA Code ORD SSG
ICAO Code KORD FGSL
City Chicago Malabo
Country United States Equatorial Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Malabo
Elevation 680 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 3.760000, 8.710000

Chicago (ORD) to Malabo (SSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Malabo Airport (SSG) in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea is 10,273 kilometers (6,383 miles / 5,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Equatorial Guinea. 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 01:32 in Chicago, it's 08:32 in Malabo. 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 Malabo (SSG) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 312° (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 Malabo Airport (SSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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