Spata-Artemida to Chicago
11h 19m The flight from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 8,770 km (5,450 miles) and takes approximately 11h 19m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 315°, passing near 56.2° N, 29.5° 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 | 15h 57m | 16h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 15m | 11h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 45m | 10h 10m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 19m | 10h 44m |
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
| ATH | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Spata-Artemida | Chicago |
| Country | Greece | United States |
| ICAO | LGAV | KORD |
| Coordinates | 37.9364, 23.9445 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 308 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Spata-Artemida to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 11h 19m. The great-circle distance is 8,770 km (5,450 miles, 4,736 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 315°.
How far is Spata-Artemida from Chicago?
8,770 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,450 miles or 4,736 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 ATH and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,770 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 11h 19m 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.
Other routes from Spata-Artemida
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.