Munich (MUC) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,517
miles
7,270
kilometers
3,925
nautical miles

🕐 9h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (306°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,517 7,227
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,517 7,227
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,517 6,776
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,517 6,776
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,517 9,034
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,517 6,776
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 Munich 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 MUC to ORD route connects Munich, Germany with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,517 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 306° from Munich. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

🛬 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 Munich Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 4,517 miles (7,270 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MUC to ORD typically take around 9h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,517 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.