NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
8,804 km
5,470 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,804 km
5,470 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NIU ORD
Airport Name Niau Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NIU ORD
ICAO Code NTKN KORD
City Niau Chicago
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 50 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -16.120000, -146.370000 41.980000, -87.910000

Niau (NIU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,804 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 09:43 in Niau, it's 13:43 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Niau (NIU) follows a heading of 236° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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