KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
7,680 km
4,772 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,680 km
4,772 mi / 4,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KFA ORD
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KFA ORD
ICAO Code GQNF KORD
City Kiffa Chicago
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Chicago
Elevation 424 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kiffa (KFA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 7,680 kilometers (4,772 miles / 4,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:17 in Kiffa, it's 04:17 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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