CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,862 km
4,264 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,862 km
4,264 mi / 3,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
304°
west northwest

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CPH MDW
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code CPH MDW
ICAO Code EKCH KMDW
City Copenhagen Chicago
Country Denmark United States
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen America/Chicago
Elevation 17 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 41.790000, -87.750000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 6,862 kilometers (4,264 miles / 3,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Denmark 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 10:19 in Copenhagen, it's 03:19 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 (MDW) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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