ORD
Chicago
United States
12,987 km
8,070 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
12,987 km
8,070 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

ORD ZKB
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code ORD ZKB
ICAO Code KORD FLKY
City Chicago Kasaba Bay
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 680 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Chicago (ORD) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 12,987 kilometers (8,070 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Zambia. 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 15:50 in Chicago, it's 22:50 in Kasaba Bay. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,100 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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