HBU
Bulgan Sum Airport
Mongolia
10,221 km
6,351 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,221 km
6,351 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Hovd
Heading
360°
north

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HBU ORD
Airport Name Bulgan Sum Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code HBU ORD
ICAO Code ZMBS KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Mongolia United States
Timezone Asia/Hovd America/Chicago
Elevation 3,921 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 46.100000, 91.580000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) in Bulgan Sum Airport, Mongolia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,221 kilometers (6,351 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Mongolia 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 19:16 in Bulgan Sum Airport, it's 06:16 in Chicago. With a 13-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 3,241 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Bulgan Sum Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bulgan Sum Airport (HBU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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