ORD
Chicago
United States
6,605 km
4,104 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
6,605 km
4,104 mi / 3,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
20°
north northeast

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ORD VAW
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code ORD VAW
ICAO Code KORD ENSS
City Chicago Vardø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Oslo
Elevation 680 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 70.360000, 31.040000

Chicago (ORD) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 6,605 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 01:44 in Chicago, it's 08:44 in Vardø. 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 Vardø (VAW) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 311° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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