Flight time from Chicago to Zurich
ORD → ZRH · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zürich Airport
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 7h 31m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,431 miles (7,131 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
8h 6m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 31m
When will you arrive?
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 7 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Chicago to Zurich?
- About 7h 31m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,431 miles, or 7,131 km (3,850 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
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