AAU
Asau
Samoa
10,580 km
6,574 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,580 km
6,574 mi / 5,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

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AAU ORD
Airport Name Asau Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AAU ORD
ICAO Code NSAU KORD
City Asau Chicago
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 0 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 41.980000, -87.910000

Asau (AAU) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,580 kilometers (6,574 miles / 5,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Samoa 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 22:16 in Asau, it's 03:16 in Chicago. With a 19-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 Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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