IES
Riesa
Germany
7,168 km
4,454 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,168 km
4,454 mi / 3,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
306°
northwest

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IES ORD
Airport Name Riesa-Gohlis Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code IES ORD
ICAO Code EDAU KORD
City Riesa Chicago
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 322 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 13.360000 41.980000, -87.910000

Riesa (IES) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 7,168 kilometers (4,454 miles / 3,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Germany 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 19:03 in Riesa, it's 12:03 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 Riesa (IES) 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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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