ORD
Chicago
United States
6,613 km
4,109 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
6,613 km
4,109 mi / 3,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
46°
northeast

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ORD RTM
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code ORD RTM
ICAO Code KORD EHRD
City Chicago Rotterdam
Country United States Netherlands
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 680 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 51.960000, 4.440000

Chicago (ORD) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6,613 kilometers (4,109 miles / 3,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Netherlands. 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 01:13 in Chicago, it's 08:13 in Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 300° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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