LRS
Leros Island
Greece
9,006 km
5,596 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Athens
Heading
317°
northwest

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LRS ORD
Airport Name Leros Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LRS ORD
ICAO Code LGLE KORD
City Leros Island Chicago
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Chicago
Elevation 39 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 37.180000, 26.800000 41.980000, -87.910000

Leros Island (LRS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leros Airport (LRS) in Leros Island, Greece to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 14:19 in Leros Island, it's 06:19 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 Leros Island (LRS) follows a heading of 47° (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 Leros Airport (LRS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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