ORD
Chicago
United States
13,875 km
8,621 miles
SKC
Suki
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,875 km
8,621 mi / 7,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Chicago
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ORD SKC
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Suki Airport
IATA Code ORD SKC
ICAO Code KORD AYSU
City Chicago Suki
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 680 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -8.050000, 141.720000

Chicago (ORD) to Suki (SKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Suki Airport (SKC) in Suki, Papua New Guinea is 13,875 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Chicago, it's 05:56 in Suki. With a 16-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 Suki (SKC) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 44° (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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Suki Airport (SKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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