ORD
Chicago
United States
6,558 km
4,075 miles
SDR
Santander
Spain
Distance
6,558 km
4,075 mi / 3,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD SDR
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Santander Airport
IATA Code ORD SDR
ICAO Code KORD LEXJ
City Chicago Santander
Country United States Spain
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Madrid
Elevation 680 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 43.430000, -3.820000

Chicago (ORD) to Santander (SDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 6,558 kilometers (4,075 miles / 3,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Spain. 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 02:54 in Chicago, it's 09:54 in Santander. 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 Santander (SDR) 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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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