ORD
Chicago
United States
11,343 km
7,048 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
11,343 km
7,048 mi / 6,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Chicago
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

ORD RTA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code ORD RTA
ICAO Code KORD NFNR
City Chicago Rotuma
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 680 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Chicago (ORD) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 11,343 kilometers (7,048 miles / 6,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Fiji. 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 03:13 in Chicago, it's 21:13 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 49° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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