KST
Kosti
Sudan
11,397 km
7,082 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,397 km
7,082 mi / 6,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
319°
northwest

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KST ORD
Airport Name Kosti Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KST ORD
ICAO Code HSKI KORD
City Kosti Chicago
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 1,289 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kosti (KST) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,397 kilometers (7,082 miles / 6,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Sudan 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 18:28 in Kosti, it's 10:28 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 Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Kosti Airport (KST) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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