ORD
Chicago
United States
8,357 km
5,193 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,357 km
5,193 mi / 4,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ORD WAX
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code ORD WAX
ICAO Code KORD HLZW
City Chicago Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 680 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 32.950000, 12.020000

Chicago (ORD) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,357 kilometers (5,193 miles / 4,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Libya. 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 00:02 in Chicago, it's 08:02 in Zuwara. With a 8-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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