AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
10,653 km
6,619 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,653 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
48°
northeast

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AEA ORD
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AEA ORD
ICAO Code NGTB KORD
City Abemama Atoll Chicago
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Chicago
Elevation 8 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 41.980000, -87.910000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,653 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Kiribati 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 21:50 in Abemama Atoll, it's 03:50 in Chicago. With a 18-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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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