Düsseldorf to Chicago
8h 51m The flight from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 6,788 km (4,218 miles) and takes approximately 8h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 302°, passing near 57.3° N, 45.9° 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 | 12h 21m | 12h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 42m | 9h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 33m | 7h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 7h 59m | 8h 24m |
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
| DUS | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Düsseldorf | Chicago |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| ICAO | EDDL | KORD |
| Coordinates | 51.2895, 6.7668 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Düsseldorf to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Düsseldorf (DUS) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 51m. The great-circle distance is 6,788 km (4,218 miles, 3,665 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 302°.
How far is Düsseldorf from Chicago?
6,788 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,218 miles or 3,665 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 DUS and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,788 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 8h 51m 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.