LBV
Libreville
Gabon
10,577 km
6,573 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,577 km
6,573 mi / 5,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
312°
northwest

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LBV ORD
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LBV ORD
ICAO Code FOOL KORD
City Libreville Chicago
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Chicago
Elevation 39 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 41.980000, -87.910000

Libreville (LBV) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,577 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:01 in Libreville, it's 03:01 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 Libreville (LBV) 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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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