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UGN to ESS: distance & flight time

Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport)

4,197 mi
6,755 km · 3,647 nm
8h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

4,197 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 42m 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 UGN from ESS?

The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Essen (ESS) is 4,197 miles (6,755 km, 3,647 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from UGN to ESS?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 42m 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 UGN to ESS?

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