MBE
Monbetsu
Japan
9,148 km
5,684 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,148 km
5,684 mi / 4,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
36°
northeast

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MBE ORD
Airport Name Monbetsu Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MBE ORD
ICAO Code RJEB KORD
City Monbetsu Chicago
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 80 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 44.300000, 143.400000 41.980000, -87.910000

Monbetsu (MBE) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Monbetsu Airport (MBE) in Monbetsu, Japan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,148 kilometers (5,684 miles / 4,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Japan 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 22:09 in Monbetsu, it's 07:09 in Chicago. With a 15-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 Monbetsu (MBE) follows a heading of 326° (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 Monbetsu Airport (MBE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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