Flight time from Zurich to Chicago
ZRH → ORD · Zürich Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 48m 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
9h 38m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 48m
When will you arrive?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich. 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 Zurich to Chicago?
- About 8h 48m 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?
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Zurich.
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