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ORD to ESS: distance & flight time

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

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

4,220 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain 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 ORD from ESS?

The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Essen (ESS) 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 ORD to ESS?

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 Chicago and Essen?

Essen is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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

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