HGL
Helgoland
Germany
6,685 km
4,154 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
6,685 km
4,154 mi / 3,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HGL ORD
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code HGL ORD
ICAO Code EDXH KORD
City Helgoland Chicago
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 8 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 41.980000, -87.910000

Helgoland (HGL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 6,685 kilometers (4,154 miles / 3,609 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 Germany 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 06:47 in Helgoland, it's 23:47 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 Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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