ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
5,967 km
3,708 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
5,967 km
3,708 mi / 3,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ADX ORD
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ADX ORD
ICAO Code EGQL KORD
City St. Andrews Chicago
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 38 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 41.980000, -87.910000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 5,967 kilometers (3,708 miles / 3,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:24 in St. Andrews, it's 04:24 in Chicago. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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