IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,786 km
5,459 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,786 km
5,459 mi / 4,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
317°
northwest

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IST ORD
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code IST ORD
ICAO Code LTFM KORD
City Istanbul Chicago
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Chicago
Elevation 325 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 41.980000, -87.910000

Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,786 kilometers (5,459 miles / 4,744 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 10:07 in Istanbul, it's 01:07 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 43° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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