Chicago (ORD) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,235
miles
14,862
kilometers
8,025
nautical miles

🕐 18h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 W (260°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,235 14,776
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,235 14,776
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,235 13,853
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,235 13,853
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,235 18,470
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,235 13,853
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?

Flights between Chicago and Sydney follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SYD route connects Chicago, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,235 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 260° from Chicago. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 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.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,235 miles (14,862 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SYD typically take around 18h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,235 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.