HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
8,128 km
5,050 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,128 km
5,050 mi / 4,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HGS ORD
Airport Name Hastings Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code HGS ORD
ICAO Code GFHA KORD
City Freetown Chicago
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Chicago
Elevation 60 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 41.980000, -87.910000

Freetown (HGS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,128 kilometers (5,050 miles / 4,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 05:48 in Freetown, it's 23:48 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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