# Distance from Braşov (GHV) to Chicago (ORD)

> 8,250 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,250 km / 5,126 mi / 4,455 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 315° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Romania) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 05:15 in Braşov, it's 21:15 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 553 ft (ORD is higher than GHV)

## Airports

### [Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ghv-brasov-brasov-ghimbav-international-airport/1ef266df-5661-6672-84a7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Braşov, Romania
- ICAO: LRBV
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Coordinates: 45.710000, 25.520000
- Elevation: 127 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 05:15 in Braşov, it's 21:15 in Chicago.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ghv-brasov-brasov-ghimbav-international-airport/1ef266df-5661-6672-84a7-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)