Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,431
miles
7,131
kilometers
3,850
nautical miles

🕐 8h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (48°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,431 7,090
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,431 7,090
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,431 6,647
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,431 6,647
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,431 8,862
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,431 6,647
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?

When you land in Zurich, your watch will be 7 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to ZRH route connects Chicago, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 4,431 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 48° from Chicago. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 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.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zürich Airport is 4,431 miles (7,131 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to ZRH typically take around 8h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,431 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.