Chicago to Almaty
13h 21m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) covers 10,408 km (6,467 miles) and takes approximately 13h 21m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 11°, passing near 81.9° N, 10.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 18h 55m | 19h 21m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 21m | 13h 46m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 34m | 11h 59m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 15m | 12h 40m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | ALA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Almaty International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Almaty |
| Country | United States | Kazakhstan |
| ICAO | KORD | UAAA |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 43.3543, 77.0428 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 2,234 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Almaty?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Almaty (ALA) takes about 13h 21m. The great-circle distance is 10,408 km (6,467 miles, 5,620 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 11°.
How far is Chicago from Almaty?
10,408 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,467 miles or 5,620 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and ALA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,408 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 21m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.