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Flight Distance from Cairns (CNS) to Chicago (ORD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CNSYBCS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Great Circle Path
14,234 km8,845 miles • 7,686 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
14,234 km
8,845 Statute Miles
7,686 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
17h 15m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,281 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
49° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
17h 15m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 58m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
27h 52m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇦🇺 Australia→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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