JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
3,458 km
2,149 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
3,458 km
2,149 mi / 1,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Nuuk
Heading
234°
southwest

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JHS ORD
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code JHS ORD
ICAO Code BGSS KORD
City Sisimiut Chicago
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Chicago
Elevation 33 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 41.980000, -87.910000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 3,458 kilometers (2,149 miles / 1,867 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 07:22 in Sisimiut, it's 03:22 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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