JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
3,697 km
2,297 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
3,697 km
2,297 mi / 1,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
234°
southwest

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JAV ORD
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JAV ORD
ICAO Code BGJN KORD
City Ilulissat Chicago
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 95 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 41.980000, -87.910000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 3,697 kilometers (2,297 miles / 1,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Ilulissat, it's 23:47 in Chicago. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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