ORD
Chicago
United States
13,209 km
8,208 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
13,209 km
8,208 mi / 7,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD TAC
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code ORD TAC
ICAO Code KORD RPVA
City Chicago Tacloban City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Manila
Elevation 680 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 11.230000, 125.030000

Chicago (ORD) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 13,209 kilometers (8,208 miles / 7,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Chicago, it's 13:55 in Tacloban City. With a 14-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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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