ORD
Chicago
United States
16,731 km
10,396 miles
WIT
Wittenoom Airport
Australia
Distance
16,731 km
10,396 mi / 9,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
304°
northwest

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ORD WIT
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Wittenoom Airport
IATA Code ORD WIT
ICAO Code KORD YWIT
City Chicago N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 680 ft 444 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -22.220000, 118.350000

Chicago (ORD) to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) in Wittenoom Airport, Australia is 16,731 kilometers (10,396 miles / 9,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Australia. 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 01:36 in Chicago, it's 14:36 in Wittenoom Airport. With a 13-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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 42° (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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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