Flight time from Johannesburg to Chicago
JNB → ORD · O.R. Tambo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 15h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 8,711 miles (14,019 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
15h 48m
When will you arrive?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. You cross 7 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?
- About 15h 48m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 8,711 miles, or 14,019 km (7,569 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.
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