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THO to UGN: distance & flight time
Thorshofn (Thorshofn Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
3,112 mi
5,008 km · 2,704 nm
6h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,112 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 34m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- THO — Thorshofn Airport · Thorshofn, Iceland
- UGN — Waukegan National 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 THO
- VPN · Vopnafjörður Airport37 mi away
- MVA · Reykjahlíð Airport59 mi away
- HZK · Húsavík Airport61 mi away
- EGS · Egilsstaðir Airport70 mi away
Near UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is THO from UGN?
The flight distance from Thorshofn (THO) to Chicago (UGN) is 3,112 miles (5,008 km, 2,704 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from THO to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 34m 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 Thorshofn and Chicago?
Chicago is 5 hours behind Thorshofn.
What is the cheapest way to fly from THO to UGN?
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