ORD
Chicago
United States
8,284 km
5,148 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
8,284 km
5,148 mi / 4,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

ORD WYE
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code ORD WYE
ICAO Code KORD GFYE
City Chicago Yengema
Country United States Sierra Leone
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Freetown
Elevation 680 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 8.610000, -11.050000

Chicago (ORD) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 8,284 kilometers (5,148 miles / 4,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 04:18 in Chicago, it's 10:18 in Yengema. 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 Yengema (WYE) 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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