JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
8,555 km
5,316 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,555 km
5,316 mi / 4,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Sofia
Heading
316°
northwest

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JAM ORD
Airport Name Bezmer Air Base Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JAM ORD
ICAO Code LBIA KORD
City Yambol Chicago
Country Bulgaria United States
Timezone Europe/Sofia America/Chicago
Elevation 509 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 42.450000, 26.350000 41.980000, -87.910000

Yambol (JAM) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,555 kilometers (5,316 miles / 4,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Bulgaria with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:44 in Yambol, it's 23:44 in Chicago. With a 8-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 Yambol (JAM) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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