ORD
Chicago
United States
6,863 km
4,264 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
6,863 km
4,264 mi / 3,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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ORD SPM
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code ORD SPM
ICAO Code KORD ETAD
City Chicago Trier
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 680 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 49.970000, 6.690000

Chicago (ORD) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 6,863 kilometers (4,264 miles / 3,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Germany. 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 02:49 in Chicago, it's 09:49 in Trier. 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 Trier (SPM) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 303° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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