The flight distance from Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 14,739 kilometers (9,159 miles / 7,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Madagascar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:41 in Nosy Be, it's 14:41 in Chicago. With a 9-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 Nosy Be (NOS) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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