FGI
Apia
Samoa
10,534 km
6,546 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
10,534 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
48°
northeast

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FGI ORD
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code FGI ORD
ICAO Code NSFI KORD
City Apia Chicago
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Chicago
Elevation 131 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 41.980000, -87.910000

Apia (FGI) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 10,534 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 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 20:12 in Apia, it's 01:12 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 Apia (FGI) 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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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