ORD
Chicago
United States
17,394 km
10,808 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
17,394 km
10,808 mi / 9,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD USL
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code ORD USL
ICAO Code KORD YUSL
City Chicago N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 680 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Chicago (ORD) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 17,394 kilometers (10,808 miles / 9,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:18 in Chicago, it's 01:18 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 14-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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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