Chicago to Ezhou (ORD–ZHEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7,231 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 3w ago
No nonstop service between ORD and ZHEC. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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Chicago to Ezhou
Route information for ORD to ZHEC.
7,231 mi 14h 53m nonstop +13h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → ZHEC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
ZHEC → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Ezhou is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ZHEC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Ezhou.
Distance & Flight Time
7,231 mi / 11,637 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 53m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ZHEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Ezhou route.
Route details
Distance7,231 mi / 11,637 km
Flight time14h 53m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ZHEC
IATA / ICAOZHEC / ZHEC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation86 ft / 26 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ZHEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ezhou Huahu International Airport take about 14h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 7,231 miles.
Ezhou is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to ZHEC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ezhou Huahu International Airport (ZHEC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to ZHEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZHEC is about 14 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,231 miles (11,637 km).