NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
8,582 km
5,332 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,582 km
5,332 mi / 4,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NUK ORD
Airport Name Nukutavake Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NUK ORD
ICAO Code NTGW KORD
City Nukutavake Chicago
Country French Polynesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 680 ft
Coordinates -19.290000, -138.770000 41.980000, -87.910000

Nukutavake (NUK) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,582 kilometers (5,332 miles / 4,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 22:51 in Nukutavake, it's 02:51 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Nukutavake (NUK) follows a heading of 229° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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