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Route Reference

Sydney to Chicago

SYD
Sydney
ORD
Chicago
Distance14,862 km / 9,235 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 17.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAustralia/Sydney
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago

Airlines Based in Australia or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*SYDORD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SYDORD tells you the flight departs Sydney and arrives in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from Chicago?

Sydney (SYD) is approximately 14,862 km (9,235 miles) from Chicago (ORD).

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from SYD to ORD takes roughly 17.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Chicago?

Sydney is on Australia/Sydney and Chicago is on America/Chicago — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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