ORD
Chicago
United States
6,315 km
3,924 miles
SOU
Southampton
United Kingdom
Distance
6,315 km
3,924 mi / 3,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD SOU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Southampton Airport
IATA Code ORD SOU
ICAO Code KORD EGHI
City Chicago Southampton
Country United States United Kingdom
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/London
Elevation 680 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 50.950000, -1.360000

Chicago (ORD) to Southampton (SOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Southampton Airport (SOU) in Southampton, United Kingdom is 6,315 kilometers (3,924 miles / 3,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:11 in Chicago, it's 15:11 in Southampton. With a 6-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 Southampton (SOU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 298° (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 Southampton Airport (SOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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