BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
12,649 km
7,860 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,649 km
7,860 mi / 6,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
326°
north northwest

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BSA ORD
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BSA ORD
ICAO Code HCMF KORD
City Bosaso Chicago
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 3 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bosaso (BSA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,649 kilometers (7,860 miles / 6,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Somalia 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 17:27 in Bosaso, it's 08:27 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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