Flights Duesseldorf → Chicago
DUS → ORD
Route overview
The flight route operates between Duesseldorf and Chicago, using a mix of Boeing 767-300 and Airbus A340-340 aircraft. The origin airport in Duesseldorf opened in the year 2000, and the destination city of Chicago sees an annual passenger traffic of over eighty million people at its airport.
The Duesseldorf (DUS) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.7/100 (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 Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 6,788 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating DUS-ORD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about DUS-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 5 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Duesseldorf-Chicago route is about 6,788 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.
