FAU
Fahud
Oman
11,980 km
7,444 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,980 km
7,444 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
333°
north northwest

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FAU ORD
Airport Name Fahud Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code FAU ORD
ICAO Code OOFD KORD
City Fahud Chicago
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Chicago
Elevation 552 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 41.980000, -87.910000

Fahud (FAU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,980 kilometers (7,444 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Fahud, it's 01:27 in Chicago. With a 10-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 34° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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