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Flight time from Sydney (Mascot) to Chicago

SYD → ORD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

The flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 16h 32m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 9,235 miles (14,862 km).

9,235
miles
14,862
kilometers
-15h
time change
NE
eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
16h 32m

When will you arrive?

Chicago is 15 hours behind Sydney (Mascot). You cross 15 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 Sydney (Mascot) to Chicago?
About 16h 32m 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?
Chicago is 15 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).

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