AAH
Aachen
Germany
6,782 km
4,214 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 mi / 3,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
302°
west northwest

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AAH ORD
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AAH ORD
ICAO Code EDKA KORD
City Aachen Chicago
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 623 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 41.980000, -87.910000

Aachen (AAH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,782 kilometers (4,214 miles / 3,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:30 in Aachen, it's 01:30 in Chicago. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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