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ESS to ORD: distance & flight time

Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

4,220 mi
6,792 km · 3,667 nm
8h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,220 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ESS from ORD?

The flight distance from Essen (ESS) to Chicago (ORD) is 4,220 miles (6,792 km, 3,667 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from ESS to ORD?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 44m 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 Essen and Chicago?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Essen.

What is the cheapest way to fly from ESS to ORD?

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