ORD
Chicago
United States
5,051 km
3,138 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
5,051 km
3,138 mi / 2,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
33°
north northeast

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ORD THO
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code ORD THO
ICAO Code KORD BITN
City Chicago Thorshofn
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Chicago Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 680 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 66.220000, -15.340000

Chicago (ORD) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 5,051 kilometers (3,138 miles / 2,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Iceland. 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 01:24 in Chicago, it's 07:24 in Thorshofn. With a 6-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 Thorshofn (THO) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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