ORD
Chicago
United States
6,733 km
4,184 miles
QHU
Husum
Germany
Distance
6,733 km
4,184 mi / 3,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD QHU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Husum-Schwesing Airport
IATA Code ORD QHU
ICAO Code KORD EDXJ
City Chicago Husum
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 680 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 54.510000, 9.140000

Chicago (ORD) to Husum (QHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) in Husum, Germany is 6,733 kilometers (4,184 miles / 3,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Chicago, it's 07:01 in Husum. 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 Husum (QHU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Husum-Schwesing Airport (QHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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