ORD
Chicago
United States
6,487 km
4,031 miles
SKE
Geiteryggen
Norway
Distance
6,487 km
4,031 mi / 3,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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ORD SKE
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Skien Airport
IATA Code ORD SKE
ICAO Code KORD ENSN
City Chicago Geiteryggen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 680 ft 463 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 59.190000, 9.570000

Chicago (ORD) to Geiteryggen (SKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Skien Airport (SKE) in Geiteryggen, Norway is 6,487 kilometers (4,031 miles / 3,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Norway. 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 22:32 in Chicago, it's 05:32 in Geiteryggen. 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 Geiteryggen (SKE) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Skien Airport (SKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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