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Flight Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Wellington (WLG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ORDKORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,436 km8,349 miles • 7,255 NM
Destination Airport
NZWNWLG
Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington International Airport
Direct Distance
13,436 km
8,349 Statute Miles
7,255 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,209 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
240° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 6m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 20m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇳🇿 New Zealand
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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Departure 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
Arrival Airport Specs
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- City / Country: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO Code: NZWN
- Coordinates: -41.3268°, 174.8069°
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation: 41 ft
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