ORD
Chicago
United States
6,940 km
4,312 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,940 km
4,312 mi / 3,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD RLG
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code ORD RLG
ICAO Code KORD ETNL
City Chicago Rostock
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 680 ft 138 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 53.920000, 12.280000

Chicago (ORD) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,940 kilometers (4,312 miles / 3,747 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 01:27 in Chicago, it's 08:27 in Rostock. 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 Rostock (RLG) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 304° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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