ORD
Chicago
United States
9,698 km
6,026 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
9,698 km
6,026 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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ORD SFQ
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code ORD SFQ
ICAO Code KORD LTCH
City Chicago Sanliurfa
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 680 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 37.090000, 38.850000

Chicago (ORD) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 9,698 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:51 in Chicago, it's 20:51 in Sanliurfa. With a 9-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 Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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