ORD
Chicago
United States
3,136 km
1,949 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
3,136 km
1,949 mi / 1,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

ORD PUZ
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ORD PUZ
ICAO Code KORD MNPC
City Chicago Puerto Cabezas
Country United States Nicaragua
Timezone America/Chicago America/Managua
Elevation 680 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 14.050000, -83.390000

Chicago (ORD) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 3,136 kilometers (1,949 miles / 1,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nicaragua. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Chicago, it's 21:27 in Puerto Cabezas.

The return flight from Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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