KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
14,192 km
8,819 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
14,192 km
8,819 mi / 7,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
north

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KAW ORD
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KAW ORD
ICAO Code VYKT KORD
City Kawthoung Chicago
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Chicago
Elevation 180 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,192 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Myanmar 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 14:06 in Kawthoung, it's 01:36 in Chicago. With a 12.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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