Chicago to Brisbane
18h 13m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE) covers 14,329 km (8,903 miles) and takes approximately 18h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 266°, passing near 14.0° N, 155.9° 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 | 26h 03m | 26h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 22m | 18h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 55m | 16h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 51m | 17h 17m |
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 | BNE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Brisbane International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Brisbane |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| ICAO | KORD | YBBN |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | -27.3842, 153.117 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Brisbane?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Brisbane (BNE) takes about 18h 13m. The great-circle distance is 14,329 km (8,903 miles, 7,737 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 266°.
How far is Chicago from Brisbane?
14,329 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,903 miles or 7,737 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 BNE?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,329 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 13m 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.