ORD
Chicago
United States
8,684 km
5,396 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
8,684 km
5,396 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

ORD UCN
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code ORD UCN
ICAO Code KORD GLBU
City Chicago Buchanan
Country United States Liberia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 680 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 5.170000, -9.280000

Chicago (ORD) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 8,684 kilometers (5,396 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Liberia. 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 01:31 in Chicago, it's 07:31 in Buchanan. With a 6-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 Buchanan (UCN) 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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