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KRK to ORD: distance & flight time
Krakow (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
4,727 mi
7,607 km · 4,107 nm
9h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,727 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 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.
The two airports
- KRK — Kraków John Paul II International Airport · Krakow, Poland
- ORD — Chicago O'Hare International 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 KRK
- KTW · Katowice International Airport41 mi away
- TAT · Poprad-Tatry Airport72 mi away
- OSR · Ostrava Leos Janáček Airport79 mi away
- ILZ · Žilina Airport79 mi away
Near ORD
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport9 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport17 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KRK from ORD?
The flight distance from Krakow (KRK) to Chicago (ORD) is 4,727 miles (7,607 km, 4,107 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KRK to ORD?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 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 Krakow and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Krakow.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KRK to ORD?
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