KWL
Guilin City
China
12,318 km
7,654 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,318 km
7,654 mi / 6,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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KWL ORD
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KWL ORD
ICAO Code ZGKL KORD
City Guilin City Chicago
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 570 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 41.980000, -87.910000

Guilin City (KWL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,318 kilometers (7,654 miles / 6,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 China 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 16:44 in Guilin City, it's 02:44 in Chicago. With a 14-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 Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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