ORD
Chicago
United States
7,079 km
4,399 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
7,079 km
4,399 mi / 3,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

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ORD ZHI
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code ORD ZHI
ICAO Code KORD LSZG
City Chicago N/A
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 680 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 47.180000, 7.420000

Chicago (ORD) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 7,079 kilometers (4,399 miles / 3,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 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 03:10 in Chicago, it's 10:10 in Grenchen Airport. 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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 304° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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