CMO
Obbia
Somalia
13,151 km
8,172 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
13,151 km
8,172 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
324°
northwest

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CMO ORD
Airport Name Obbia Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CMO ORD
ICAO Code HCMO KORD
City Obbia Chicago
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Chicago
Elevation 65 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 5.370000, 48.520000 41.980000, -87.910000

Obbia (CMO) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obbia Airport (CMO) in Obbia, Somalia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 13,151 kilometers (8,172 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 14:15 in Obbia, it's 05:15 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 Obbia (CMO) follows a heading of 51° (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 Obbia Airport (CMO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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