LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
10,733 km
6,669 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,733 km
6,669 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
312°
northwest

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LBQ ORD
Airport Name Lambarene Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LBQ ORD
ICAO Code FOGR KORD
City Lambarene Chicago
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -0.700000, 10.250000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lambarene (LBQ) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,733 kilometers (6,669 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Gabon 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 12:58 in Lambarene, it's 05:58 in Chicago. With a 7-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 Lambarene (LBQ) follows a heading of 85° (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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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