ORD
Chicago
United States
11,423 km
7,098 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
11,423 km
7,098 mi / 6,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
337°
north northwest

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ORD WHU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code ORD WHU
ICAO Code KORD ZSWU
City Chicago Wuhu
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 680 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 31.390000, 118.410000

Chicago (ORD) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 11,423 kilometers (7,098 miles / 6,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 China. 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 03:28 in Chicago, it's 17:28 in Wuhu. 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 Wuhu (WHU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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