ORD
Chicago
United States
6,667 km
4,143 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
6,667 km
4,143 mi / 3,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

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ORD SFT
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code ORD SFT
ICAO Code KORD ESNS
City Chicago Skelleftea
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 680 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 64.620000, 21.080000

Chicago (ORD) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 6,667 kilometers (4,143 miles / 3,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 03:00 in Chicago, it's 10:00 in Skelleftea. 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 Skelleftea (SFT) 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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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