ORD
Chicago
United States
6,569 km
4,082 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
6,569 km
4,082 mi / 3,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD PJA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code ORD PJA
ICAO Code KORD ESUP
City Chicago N/A
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 680 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 67.250000, 23.070000

Chicago (ORD) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 6,569 kilometers (4,082 miles / 3,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 United States with Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:44 in Chicago, it's 20:44 in Pajala Airport. 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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