KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
6,618 km
4,112 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,618 km
4,112 mi / 3,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
310°
northwest

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KKN ORD
Airport Name Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code KKN ORD
ICAO Code ENKR KORD
City Kirkenes Chicago
Country Norway United States
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Chicago
Elevation 283 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 69.730000, 29.890000 41.980000, -87.910000

Kirkenes (KKN) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,618 kilometers (4,112 miles / 3,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Norway 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 18:48 in Kirkenes, it's 11:48 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 Kirkenes (KKN) follows a heading of 21° (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 Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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