AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
4,932 km
3,065 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,932 km
3,065 mi / 2,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
273°
west

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AEY ORD
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AEY ORD
ICAO Code BIAR KORD
City Akureyri Chicago
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Chicago
Elevation 6 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 41.980000, -87.910000

Akureyri (AEY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,932 kilometers (3,065 miles / 2,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Iceland 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 01:07 in Akureyri, it's 19:07 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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