ORD
Chicago
United States
10,128 km
6,293 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD TCP
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code ORD TCP
ICAO Code KORD HETB
City Chicago Taba
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 680 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 29.590000, 34.780000

Chicago (ORD) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Egypt. 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 01:36 in Chicago, it's 09:36 in Taba. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 321° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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