BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
11,410 km
7,090 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,410 km
7,090 mi / 6,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
312°
northwest

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BZV ORD
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BZV ORD
ICAO Code FCBB KORD
City Brazzaville Chicago
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/Chicago
Elevation 1,048 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 41.980000, -87.910000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,410 kilometers (7,090 miles / 6,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Congo 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 09:52 in Brazzaville, it's 02:52 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 Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 84° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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