ORD
Chicago
United States
9,631 km
5,984 miles
TUB
Tubuai Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
9,631 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
234°
southwest

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ORD TUB
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Tubuai Airport
IATA Code ORD TUB
ICAO Code KORD NTAT
City Chicago N/A
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 680 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -23.370000, -149.520000

Chicago (ORD) to Tubuai Airport (TUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Tubuai Airport (TUB) in Tubuai Airport, French Polynesia is 9,631 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:39 in Chicago, it's 21:39 in Tubuai Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tubuai Airport (TUB) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Tubuai Airport (TUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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