ORD
Chicago
United States
7,565 km
4,700 miles
ZIG
Ziguinchor
Senegal
Distance
7,565 km
4,700 mi / 4,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
93°
east

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ORD ZIG
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Ziguinchor Airport
IATA Code ORD ZIG
ICAO Code KORD GOGG
City Chicago Ziguinchor
Country United States Senegal
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Dakar
Elevation 680 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 12.560000, -16.280000

Chicago (ORD) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) in Ziguinchor, Senegal is 7,565 kilometers (4,700 miles / 4,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Senegal. 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 03:39 in Chicago, it's 09:39 in Ziguinchor. 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 Ziguinchor (ZIG) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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