GJL
Jijel
Algeria
7,652 km
4,754 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,652 km
4,754 mi / 4,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GJL ORD
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GJL ORD
ICAO Code DAAV KORD
City Jijel Chicago
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 41.980000, -87.910000

Jijel (GJL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 7,652 kilometers (4,754 miles / 4,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 10:10 in Jijel, it's 03:10 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 Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 59° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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