EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
12,391 km
7,699 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
12,391 km
7,699 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
51°
northeast

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EAE ORD
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code EAE ORD
ICAO Code NVSE KORD
City Sangafa Chicago
Country Vanuatu United States
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Chicago
Elevation 7 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 41.980000, -87.910000

Sangafa (EAE) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 12,391 kilometers (7,699 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Sangafa, it's 01:13 in Chicago. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sangafa Airport (EAE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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