EDB
El Debba
Sudan
10,866 km
6,752 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,866 km
6,752 mi / 5,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
319°
northwest

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EDB ORD
Airport Name El Debba Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code EDB ORD
ICAO Code HSDB KORD
City El Debba Chicago
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 843 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 18.020000, 30.960000 41.980000, -87.910000

El Debba (EDB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Debba Airport (EDB) in El Debba, Sudan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,866 kilometers (6,752 miles / 5,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Sudan 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 11:04 in El Debba, it's 03:04 in Chicago. With a 8-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 El Debba (EDB) follows a heading of 57° (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 El Debba Airport (EDB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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