United States
New ZealandChicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route.
13,843 km by air, about 18 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Auckland (AKL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chicago (ORD)AirAuckland (AKL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,843 km (8,602 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,184 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Auckland International Airport is 13,843 km (7,475 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,184 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 18 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ORD to AKL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chicago to Auckland saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into New Zealand, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Auckland (AKL) is the 59th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Mumbai (13,590 km), Nairobi (13,555 km) and Hanoi (13,490 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL)?
13,843 km along the flight path (13,184 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL)?
About 18 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Auckland (AKL) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
- Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati (CVG)447 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Louisville (SDF)485 km
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Toronto (YYZ)735 km - Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM)831 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)1,025 km
- Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)1,247 km
Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)2,267 km- Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)2,769 km
Singapore (SIN) to Auckland (AKL)8,828 km
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Auckland (AKL)9,138 km
Tokyo (NRT) to Auckland (AKL)9,279 km
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Auckland (AKL)9,303 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.