Flight time from Chicago to Sydney (Mascot)
ORD → SYD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 16h 44m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 9,235 miles (14,862 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
16h 44m
When will you arrive?
Sydney (Mascot) is 15 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 15 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Chicago to Sydney (Mascot)?
- About 16h 44m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 9,235 miles, or 14,862 km (8,025 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Sydney (Mascot) is 15 hours ahead of Chicago.
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