CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,854 km
4,259 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,854 km
4,259 mi / 3,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
304°
northwest

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CPH ORD
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CPH ORD
ICAO Code EKCH KORD
City Copenhagen Chicago
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 41.980000, -87.910000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,854 kilometers (4,259 miles / 3,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Denmark 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 09:21 in Copenhagen, it's 02:21 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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