Flights Copenhagen → Chicago
CPH → ORD
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Chicago?
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 59m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Copenhagen to Chicago, operating with an Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport in Chicago serves a staggering 80,071,737 passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports globally.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 6,854 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CPH-ORD
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Frequently asked questions about CPH-ORD
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 8h 59m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Scandinavian Airlines System.
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The Copenhagen-Chicago route is about 6,854 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
