ORD
Chicago
United States
14,981 km
9,309 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
14,981 km
9,309 mi / 8,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

ORD WTS
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code ORD WTS
ICAO Code KORD FMMX
City Chicago Tsiroanomandidy
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/Chicago Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 680 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Chicago (ORD) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 14,981 kilometers (9,309 miles / 8,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Chicago, it's 01:28 in Tsiroanomandidy. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,096 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). 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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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