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CGX to ELO: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → El Dorado (El Dorado Airport)
5,166 mi
8,315 km · 4,490 nm
10h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,166 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 36m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- ELO — El Dorado Airport · El Dorado, Argentina
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 ELO
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport46 mi away
- IGU · Cataratas International Airport55 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport67 mi away
- SQX · São Miguel do Oeste Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from ELO?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to El Dorado (ELO) is 5,166 miles (8,315 km, 4,490 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to ELO?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 36m 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 El Dorado?
El Dorado is 2 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to ELO?
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