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ILZ to CGX: distance & flight time
Žilina (Žilina Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
4,720 mi
7,596 km · 4,102 nm
9h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,720 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 43m 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.
The two airports
- ILZ — Žilina Airport · Žilina, Slovakia
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILZ
- OSR · Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport39 mi away
- SLD · Sliač Airport47 mi away
- UHE · Kunovice Airport55 mi away
- PZY · Piešťany Airport55 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILZ from CGX?
The flight distance from Žilina (ILZ) to Chicago (CGX) is 4,720 miles (7,596 km, 4,102 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILZ to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 43m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ILZ to CGX?
Nonstop service on ILZ–CGX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 43m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Žilina and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Žilina.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILZ to CGX?
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Why are some ILZ to CGX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ILZ–CGX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.