IGL
Izmir
Turkey
8,910 km
5,537 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,910 km
5,537 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
317°
northwest

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IGL ORD
Airport Name Cigli Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code IGL ORD
ICAO Code LTBL KORD
City Izmir Chicago
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, 27.010000 41.980000, -87.910000

Izmir (IGL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,910 kilometers (5,537 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Turkey 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 03:58 in Izmir, it's 18:58 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Izmir (IGL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Cigli Airport (IGL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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