LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
14,278 km
8,872 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
14,278 km
8,872 mi / 7,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
312°
northwest

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LFB ORD
Airport Name Lumbo Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LFB ORD
ICAO Code FQLU KORD
City Lumbo Chicago
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -15.030000, 40.670000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lumbo (LFB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,278 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Mozambique 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 12:02 in Lumbo, it's 04:02 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 Lumbo (LFB) follows a heading of 74° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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