Balice to Chicago
9h 52m The flight from Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 7,607 km (4,727 miles) and takes approximately 9h 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 310°, passing near 60.2° N, 39.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 50m | 14h 15m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 45m | 10h 10m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 27m | 8h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 57m | 9h 22m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| KRK | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kraków John Paul II International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Balice | Chicago |
| Country | Poland | United States |
| ICAO | EPKK | KORD |
| Coordinates | 50.0777, 19.7848 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 791 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Balice to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Balice (KRK) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 9h 52m. The great-circle distance is 7,607 km (4,727 miles, 4,107 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 310°.
How far is Balice from Chicago?
7,607 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,727 miles or 4,107 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between KRK and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,607 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 52m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.