KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
11,619 km
7,220 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,619 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
324°
northwest

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KMX ORD
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KMX ORD
ICAO Code OEKM KORD
City N/A Chicago
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 6,778 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 41.980000, -87.910000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,619 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 07:53 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 22:53 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,098 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 48° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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