ORD
Chicago
United States
8,136 km
5,055 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
8,136 km
5,055 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
58°
east northeast

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ORD SFA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code ORD SFA
ICAO Code KORD DTTX
City Chicago Sfax
Country United States Tunisia
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Tunis
Elevation 680 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 34.720000, 10.690000

Chicago (ORD) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 8,136 kilometers (5,055 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 United States with Tunisia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Chicago, it's 08:26 in Sfax. With a 7-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 Sfax (SFA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 310° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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