SIN to ORD Route Guide
Singapore, Singapore → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
WSSS (Singapore, Singapore) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 8,127 NM (15,051 km / 9,352 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 13° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 17h 26m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
8,127 NM
15,051 km / 9,352 mi
Initial Bearing
13° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
17h 26m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
25,881 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
22 ft
WSSS
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 8,127 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SIN-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SIN and ORD?
8,127 nautical miles (15,051 km / 9,352 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Singapore to Chicago?
Approximately 17h 26m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SIN-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10, Airbus A380 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
13° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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