ZRH to ORD Route Guide
Zurich, Switzerland → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
LSZH (Zurich, Switzerland) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 3,851 NM (7,132 km / 4,432 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 305° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 37m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,851 NM
7,132 km / 4,432 mi
Initial Bearing
305° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 37m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
13,053 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,416 ft
LSZH
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,851 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ZRH-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between ZRH and ORD?
3,851 nautical miles (7,132 km / 4,432 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Chicago?
Approximately 8h 37m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ZRH-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
305° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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