Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,711
miles
14,019
kilometers
7,569
nautical miles

🕐 17h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (304°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,711 13,938
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,711 13,938
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,711 13,067
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,711 13,067
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,711 17,422
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,711 13,067
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Johannesburg and Chicago earns you 17,422 base miles - that's 70% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to ORD route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,711 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 304° from Johannesburg. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8,711 miles (14,019 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to ORD typically take around 17h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,711 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.