EMA
Nottingham
United Kingdom
6,222 km
3,866 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,222 km
3,866 mi / 3,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EMA ORD
Airport Name East Midlands Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code EMA ORD
ICAO Code EGNX KORD
City Nottingham Chicago
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Chicago
Elevation 306 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 52.830000, -1.330000 41.980000, -87.910000

Nottingham (EMA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from East Midlands Airport (EMA) in Nottingham, United Kingdom to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,222 kilometers (3,866 miles / 3,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:47 in Nottingham, it's 23:47 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 Nottingham (EMA) follows a heading of 47° (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 East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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