well get it before it despawns
its like 3000+ blocks away and i had my extra elytra with me when i died
damn your outta luck
Then your stuff is in unloaded chunks, so take your time to gear up, set your render distance low (so it stays unloaded for the max amount of time) and then go get it. I believe in you my guy.
thank you for the info, although I did indeed fail I will keep the memory of your inspiring words(and info) in my mind.