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NAO to UGN: distance & flight time
Nanchong (Nanchong Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
7,300 mi
11,748 km · 6,343 nm
14h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,300 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAO — Nanchong Airport · Nanchong, China
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NAO
- DAX · Dachuan Airport79 mi away
- CKG · Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport80 mi away
- MIG · Mianyang Airport95 mi away
- GYS · Guangyuan Airport114 mi away
Near UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAO from UGN?
The flight distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Chicago (UGN) is 7,300 miles (11,748 km, 6,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAO to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from NAO to UGN?
Nonstop service on NAO–UGN depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Nanchong.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAO to UGN?
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Why are some NAO to UGN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAO–UGN tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.