ORD
Chicago
United States
10,465 km
6,502 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
10,465 km
6,502 mi / 5,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
332°
north northwest

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ORD WJU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code ORD WJU
ICAO Code KORD RKNW
City Chicago Wonju
Country United States South Korea
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Seoul
Elevation 680 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 37.440000, 127.960000

Chicago (ORD) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 10,465 kilometers (6,502 miles / 5,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 South Korea. 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 03:02 in Chicago, it's 18:02 in Wonju. With a 15-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 Wonju (WJU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 26° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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