JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
11,241 km
6,985 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,241 km
6,985 mi / 6,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA ORD
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JAA ORD
ICAO Code OAJL KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Chicago
Elevation 1,814 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 41.980000, -87.910000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,241 kilometers (6,985 miles / 6,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Afghanistan 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 16:31 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 06:01 in Chicago. With a 10.5-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 1,134 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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