CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
6,170 km
3,834 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,170 km
3,834 mi / 3,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
296°
west northwest

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CWL ORD
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CWL ORD
ICAO Code EGFF KORD
City Cardiff Chicago
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 220 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 41.980000, -87.910000

Cardiff (CWL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,170 kilometers (3,834 miles / 3,331 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 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 07:02 in Cardiff, it's 01:02 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 Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 49° (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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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