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Flights Warsaw → Chicago

WAW → ORD

9h 49m
Flight time (est.)
10.7
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Warsaw to Chicago?

The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 9h 49m. 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 operates from Warsaw, where the airport opened in 1934, to Chicago. The destination city's airport serves over eighty million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports globally. This route is flown using a Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~7,519 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Warsaw (WAW) → Chicago (ORD) route is operated by LOT Polish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (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 Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 minutes.

Heading to Chicago: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Warsaw (WAW) to Chicago (ORD) heads north-west for about 7,519 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 49m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Warsaw the average ATFM delay is 1.3 min (atfm); arriving into Chicago it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
16:49
Elevation ORD
680 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 787-8
Est. CO₂/passenger
~677 kg

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Frequently asked questions about WAW-ORD

The flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 9h 49m. 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: LOT Polish Airlines.

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The Warsaw-Chicago route is about 7,519 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.