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Flight Distance from Kunming (KMG) to Chicago (ORD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KMGZPPP
Kunming, China
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,472 km7,750 miles • 6,734 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
12,472 km
7,750 Statute Miles
6,734 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,122 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
9° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 3m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 29m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
- City / Country: Kunming, China
- ICAO Code: ZPPP
- Coordinates: 25.1103°, 102.9367°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 6903 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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