AES
Ålesund
Norway
6,147 km
3,820 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,147 km
3,820 mi / 3,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AES ORD
Airport Name Ålesund Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AES ORD
ICAO Code ENAL KORD
City Ålesund Chicago
Country Norway United States
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 62.560000, 6.120000 41.980000, -87.910000

Ålesund (AES) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ålesund Airport (AES) in Ålesund, Norway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,147 kilometers (3,820 miles / 3,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Norway 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 11:07 in Ålesund, it's 04:07 in Chicago. With a 7-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 Ålesund (AES) follows a heading of 34° (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 Ålesund Airport (AES) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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