LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
14,298 km
8,884 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
14,298 km
8,884 mi / 7,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
22°
north northeast

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LWY ORD
Airport Name Lawas Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LWY ORD
ICAO Code WBGW KORD
City Lawas Chicago
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 41.980000, -87.910000

Lawas (LWY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,298 kilometers (8,884 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:06 in Lawas, it's 15:06 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 330° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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