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CGX to CRA: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Craiova (Craiova Airport)
5,132 mi
8,260 km · 4,460 nm
10h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,132 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- CRA — Craiova Airport · Craiova, Romania
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 CRA
- SBZ · Sibiu International Airport102 mi away
- BBU · Băneasa International Airport110 mi away
- CSB · Caransebeş Airport110 mi away
- OTP · Henri Coandă International Airport110 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from CRA?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Craiova (CRA) is 5,132 miles (8,260 km, 4,460 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to CRA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 32m 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 Craiova?
Craiova is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to CRA?
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