Chicago to Ferno (VA)
9h 26m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) covers 7,260 km (4,511 miles) and takes approximately 9h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 50°, passing near 55.2° N, 41.6° 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 12m | 13h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 18m | 9h 44m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 04m | 8h 29m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 32m | 8h 58m |
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
| ORD | MXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Milan Malpensa International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Ferno (VA) |
| Country | United States | Italy |
| ICAO | KORD | LIMC |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 45.6306, 8.7281 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 768 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Ferno (VA)?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Ferno (VA) (MXP) takes about 9h 26m. The great-circle distance is 7,260 km (4,511 miles, 3,920 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 50°.
How far is Chicago from Ferno (VA)?
7,260 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,511 miles or 3,920 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 ORD and MXP?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,260 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 26m 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.