GCH
Gachsaran Airport
Iran
10,931 km
6,792 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,931 km
6,792 mi / 5,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
330°
north northwest

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GCH ORD
Airport Name Gachsaran Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GCH ORD
ICAO Code OIAH KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Chicago
Elevation 2,414 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 30.340000, 50.830000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gachsaran Airport (GCH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gachsaran Airport (GCH) in Gachsaran Airport, Iran to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,931 kilometers (6,792 miles / 5,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Iran 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 21:45 in Gachsaran Airport, it's 12:15 in Chicago. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,734 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Gachsaran Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Gachsaran Airport (GCH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Gachsaran Airport (GCH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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