ORD
Chicago
United States
6,797 km
4,224 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
6,797 km
4,224 mi / 3,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD VAA
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code ORD VAA
ICAO Code KORD EFVA
City Chicago Vaasa
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 680 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 63.050000, 21.760000

Chicago (ORD) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 6,797 kilometers (4,224 miles / 3,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Finland. 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 03:18 in Chicago, it's 11:18 in Vaasa. With a 8-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 Vaasa (VAA) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 307° (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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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