# Distance from Galena (GAL) to Chicago (ORD)

> 4,900 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,900 km / 3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 86° (east)
- **Return heading**: 325° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 18:15 in Galena, it's 21:15 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 526 ft (ORD is higher than GAL)

## Airports

### [Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gal-galena-edward-g-pitka-sr-airport/1ef266df-8674-6a26-99ae-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Galena, United States
- ICAO: PAGA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 64.740000, -156.930000
- Elevation: 154 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:15 in Galena, it's 21:15 in Chicago.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gal-galena-edward-g-pitka-sr-airport/1ef266df-8674-6a26-99ae-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)