GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
11,498 km
7,144 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,498 km
7,144 mi / 6,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
320°
northwest

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GSU ORD
Airport Name Azaza Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GSU ORD
ICAO Code HSGF KORD
City Gedaref Chicago
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 1,640 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 14.130000, 35.320000 41.980000, -87.910000

Gedaref (GSU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,498 kilometers (7,144 miles / 6,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 12:33 in Gedaref, it's 04:33 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 Gedaref (GSU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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