ORD
Chicago
United States
6,212 km
3,860 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
6,212 km
3,860 mi / 3,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
26°
north northeast

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ORD SVJ
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code ORD SVJ
ICAO Code KORD ENSH
City Chicago Svolvær
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 680 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 68.240000, 14.670000

Chicago (ORD) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 6,212 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Norway. 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 01:36 in Chicago, it's 08:36 in Svolvær. 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 Svolvær (SVJ) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 299° (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 Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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