NHF
New Halfa
Sudan
11,420 km
7,096 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,420 km
7,096 mi / 6,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
321°
northwest

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NHF ORD
Airport Name New Halfa Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NHF ORD
ICAO Code HSNW KORD
City New Halfa Chicago
Country Sudan United States
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Chicago
Elevation 1,480 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 15.360000, 35.730000 41.980000, -87.910000

New Halfa (NHF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Halfa Airport (NHF) in New Halfa, Sudan to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 11,420 kilometers (7,096 miles / 6,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Sudan 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 14:22 in New Halfa, it's 06:22 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 New Halfa (NHF) follows a heading of 55° (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 New Halfa Airport (NHF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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