KAO
Kuusamo
Finland
6,869 km
4,268 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,869 km
4,268 mi / 3,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
311°
northwest

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KAO ORD
Airport Name Kuusamo Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KAO ORD
ICAO Code EFKS KORD
City Kuusamo Chicago
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Chicago
Elevation 866 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 65.990000, 29.240000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kuusamo (KAO) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,869 kilometers (4,268 miles / 3,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Finland 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 14:20 in Kuusamo, it's 06:20 in Chicago. With a 8-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 Kuusamo (KAO) follows a heading of 24° (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 Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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