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CGX to AES: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Alesund (Ålesund Airport)
3,818 mi
6,144 km · 3,318 nm
7h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,818 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- AES — Ålesund Airport · Alesund, Norway
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near AES
- HOV · Ørsta-Volda Airport, Hovden26 mi away
- MOL · Molde Airport38 mi away
- SDN · Sandane Airport (Anda)51 mi away
- KSU · Kristiansund Airport (Kvernberget)66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from AES?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Alesund (AES) is 3,818 miles (6,144 km, 3,318 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to AES?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Alesund?
Alesund is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to AES?
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