BQB
Busselton
Australia
17,780 km
11,048 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
17,780 km
11,048 mi / 9,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BQB ORD
Airport Name Busselton Regional Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BQB ORD
ICAO Code YBLN KORD
City Busselton Chicago
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 55 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -33.690000, 115.400000 41.980000, -87.910000

Busselton (BQB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) in Busselton, Australia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 17,780 kilometers (11,048 miles / 9,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Busselton, it's 16:55 in Chicago. With a 14-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 Busselton (BQB) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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