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Flights Copenhagen → Chicago

CPH → ORD

11.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~6,854 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Copenhagen (CPH) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Chicago the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:59
Elevation ORD
680 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A340-300
Est. CO₂/passenger
~617 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) 85% 18 min 0.0%

Airlines operating CPH-ORD

Frequently asked questions about CPH-ORD

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.