South Africa
United StatesJohannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route.
14,720 km by air, about 19 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) and Chicago (ORD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Johannesburg (JNB)AirChicago (ORD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,720 km (9,146 mi) |
| Straight line | 14,019 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD) shipping route by air
Johannesburg to Chicago by air: flight distance 14,720 km, heading north west from South Africa to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 14,019 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 19 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JNB to ORD this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Johannesburg to Chicago saves money. The shipment crosses from South Africa into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in this directory, Chicago (ORD) is the 61st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Johannesburg: Louisville (14,477 km), Cincinnati (14,396 km) and Atlanta (14,262 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD)?
14,720 km along the flight path (14,019 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago (ORD)?
About 19 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.