MJI
Tripoli
Libya
8,450 km
5,250 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,450 km
5,250 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
311°
northwest

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MJI ORD
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MJI ORD
ICAO Code HLLM KORD
City Tripoli Chicago
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 41.980000, -87.910000

Tripoli (MJI) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,450 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya 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 16:08 in Tripoli, it's 08:08 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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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