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ZUH to UGN: distance & flight time
Zhuhai (Zhuhai Jinwan Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
7,783 mi
12,526 km · 6,764 nm
15h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,783 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 44m 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
- ZUH — Zhuhai Jinwan Airport · Zhuhai, 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 ZUH
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport40 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport17 mi away
- SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport52 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport53 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 ZUH from UGN?
The flight distance from Zhuhai (ZUH) to Chicago (UGN) is 7,783 miles (12,526 km, 6,764 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZUH to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 44m 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 ZUH to UGN?
Nonstop service on ZUH–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 15h 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zhuhai and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Zhuhai.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZUH to UGN?
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Why are some ZUH to UGN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZUH–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.