ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
9,119 km
5,667 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,119 km
5,667 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
312°
northwest

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ABJ ORD
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ABJ ORD
ICAO Code DIAP KORD
City Abidjan Chicago
Country Ivory Coast United States
Timezone Africa/Abidjan America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 41.980000, -87.910000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,119 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Ivory Coast with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Abidjan, it's 02:22 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (ORD) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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