Hangzhou to Chicago
14h 41m The flight from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 11,476 km (7,131 miles) and takes approximately 14h 41m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 21°, passing near 70.7° N, 179.7° E 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 | 20h 52m | 21h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 43m | 15h 08m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 45m | 13h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 30m | 13h 55m |
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
| HGH | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Hangzhou | Chicago |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZSHC | KORD |
| Coordinates | 30.2361, 120.4289 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hangzhou to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Hangzhou (HGH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 14h 41m. The great-circle distance is 11,476 km (7,131 miles, 6,197 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 21°.
How far is Hangzhou from Chicago?
11,476 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,131 miles or 6,197 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 HGH and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,476 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 41m 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.