Flight time from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago
FRA → ORD · Frankfurt Main Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 37m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,331 miles (6,971 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
9h 26m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 37m
When will you arrive?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt am Main. You cross 7 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chicago?
- About 8h 37m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,331 miles, or 6,971 km (3,764 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Frankfurt am Main.
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