BIO
Bilbao
Spain
6,628 km
4,119 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,628 km
4,119 mi / 3,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BIO ORD
Airport Name Bilbao Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BIO ORD
ICAO Code LEBB KORD
City Bilbao Chicago
Country Spain United States
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Chicago
Elevation 138 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 43.300000, -2.910000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bilbao (BIO) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao, Spain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,628 kilometers (4,119 miles / 3,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Spain 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 00:29 in Bilbao, it's 17:29 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 Bilbao (BIO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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