AJY
Agadez
Niger
9,228 km
5,734 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,228 km
5,734 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
312°
northwest

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AJY ORD
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AJY ORD
ICAO Code DRZA KORD
City Agadez Chicago
Country Niger United States
Timezone Africa/Niamey America/Chicago
Elevation 1,657 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 41.980000, -87.910000

Agadez (AJY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,228 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,983 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 Niger 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 23:19 in Agadez, it's 16:19 in Chicago. 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.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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