KIT
Kithira Island
Greece
8,844 km
5,495 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
8,844 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
315°
northwest

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KIT ORD
Airport Name Kithira Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KIT ORD
ICAO Code LGKC KORD
City Kithira Island Chicago
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 1,045 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 36.270000, 23.020000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kithira Island (KIT) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kithira Airport (KIT) in Kithira Island, Greece to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 8,844 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Greece 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 13:56 in Kithira Island, it's 05:56 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 Kithira Island (KIT) follows a heading of 50° (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 Kithira Airport (KIT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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