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Stockholm → Chicago Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Stockholm (ARN) to Chicago (ORD) covers about 6,856 km (≈ 4,260 mi) and takes roughly 8h 39m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteARN → ORD
Distance6,856 km · 4,260 mi
Estimated flight time8h 39m
Time differenceUTC-7

Stockholm → Chicago Flight Duration & Distance

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ARNStockholm Arlanda AirportORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
Estimated flight time
8h 39m
Route
6,856 kmARNStockholmORDChicago
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
6,856 km
4,260 mi
Time difference from Stockholm
−7h
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Enter your Chicago trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Chicago-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between ARN (Stockholm) and ORD (Chicago) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 8h 39m over 6,856 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Stockholm (UTC+1) vs Chicago (UTC-6).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Stockholm to Chicago?

About 8h 39m — an estimate for 6,856 km at 850 km/h.

How is the Stockholm–Chicago flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Stockholm and Chicago?

Roughly 6,856 km (4,260 mi) great-circle between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Chicago?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Gothenburg (GOT) at 11h 2m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Stockholm and Chicago?

Via Gothenburg (GOT): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 11h 2m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Stockholm and Chicago, and how does it affect arrival?

Chicago is 7 hours behind Stockholm; a 10:00 departure lands around 11:39 local time in Chicago.

Which airport does the calculation use in Chicago — Stockholm to Chicago?

We compute to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

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