AMS to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 6,612 km (4,108 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 6,612 km (4,108 mi, 3,570 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northwest of AMS.
How is the AMS to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-ORD in IATA codes and EHAM-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| AMS | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | KORD |
| Country | Netherlands | United States |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #2 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 691 ft (211 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to ORD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, LH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Chicago?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 6,612 km (4,108 mi, 3,570 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and ORD takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from AMS?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northwest of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to ORD?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-ORD route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines.
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