Chicago to Kuta, Badung
19h 54m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) covers 15,684 km (9,746 miles) and takes approximately 19h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 322°, passing near 50.8° N, 158.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 28h 31m | 28h 56m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 06m | 20h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 26m | 17h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 27m | 18h 52m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | DPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Kuta, Badung |
| Country | United States | Indonesia |
| ICAO | KORD | WADD |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | -8.7484, 115.1671 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 14 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Kuta, Badung?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Kuta, Badung (DPS) takes about 19h 54m. The great-circle distance is 15,684 km (9,746 miles, 8,469 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 322°.
How far is Chicago from Kuta, Badung?
15,684 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,746 miles or 8,469 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and DPS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,684 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 54m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.