ORD
Chicago
United States
8,541 km
5,307 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
8,541 km
5,307 mi / 4,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
229°
southwest

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ORD VHZ
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code ORD VHZ
ICAO Code KORD NTUV
City Chicago Vahitahi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 680 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Chicago (ORD) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 8,541 kilometers (5,307 miles / 4,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 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 23:42 in Chicago, it's 19:42 in Vahitahi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 36° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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