Athens (ATH) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,450
miles
8,770
kilometers
4,736
nautical miles

🕐 10h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (315°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,450 8,720
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,450 8,720
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,450 8,175
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,450 8,175
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,450 10,900
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,450 8,175
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Athens and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATH to ORD route connects Athens, Greece with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,450 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Greece to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 315° from Athens. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATH

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) serves Athens, Greece.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 5,450 miles (8,770 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATH to ORD typically take around 10h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,450 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.