ORD
Chicago
United States
7,134 km
4,433 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
7,134 km
4,433 mi / 3,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD SIR
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code ORD SIR
ICAO Code KORD LSGS
City Chicago Sion
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 680 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 46.220000, 7.330000

Chicago (ORD) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 7,134 kilometers (4,433 miles / 3,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Switzerland. 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 12:19 in Chicago, it's 19:19 in Sion. 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 Sion (SIR) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 305° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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