Chicago to Nadi
14h 57m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nadi International Airport (NAN) covers 11,693 km (7,266 miles) and takes approximately 14h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 260°, passing near 17.4° N, 142.8° W 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 | 21h 16m | 21h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 59m | 15h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 00m | 13h 25m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 45m | 14h 11m |
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 | NAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Nadi International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Nadi |
| Country | United States | Fiji |
| ICAO | KORD | NFFN |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | -17.7618, 177.4378 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 59 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nadi?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Nadi (NAN) takes about 14h 57m. The great-circle distance is 11,693 km (7,266 miles, 6,314 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 260°.
How far is Chicago from Nadi?
11,693 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,266 miles or 6,314 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 NAN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,693 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 57m 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.