# Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Manchester (WFD)

> 6,148 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,148 km / 3,820 mi / 3,320 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 46° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 00:03 in Chicago, it's 06:03 in Manchester)
- **Elevation difference**: 385 ft (WFD is lower than ORD)

## Airports

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

### [Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wfd-manchester-manchester-woodford-airport/1ef266de-c311-6980-9aeb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Manchester, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGCD
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 53.340000, -2.150000
- Elevation: 295 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:03 in Chicago, it's 06:03 in Manchester.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wfd-manchester-manchester-woodford-airport/1ef266de-c311-6980-9aeb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)