GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
4,929 km
3,063 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,929 km
3,063 mi / 2,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
273°
west

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GRY ORD
Airport Name Grimsey Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code GRY ORD
ICAO Code BIGR KORD
City Grimsey Chicago
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Chicago
Elevation 66 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 66.550000, -18.020000 41.980000, -87.910000

Grimsey (GRY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,929 kilometers (3,063 miles / 2,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Iceland 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 00:35 in Grimsey, it's 18:35 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 Grimsey (GRY) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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