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SZX to ORD: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
7,761 mi
12,491 km · 6,744 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,761 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 41m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- 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 SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 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 SZX from ORD?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chicago (ORD) is 7,761 miles (12,491 km, 6,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to ORD?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 41m 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 Shenzhen and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to ORD?
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