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Gothenburg → Chicago Flight Duration & Distance

A direct flight from Gothenburg (GOT) to Chicago (ORD) covers about 6,710 km (≈ 4,170 mi) and takes roughly 8h 29m 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.

RouteGOT → ORD
Distance6,710 km · 4,170 mi
Estimated flight time8h 29m
Time differenceUTC-7

Gothenburg → Chicago Flight Duration & Distance

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GOTGothenburgORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
Estimated flight time
8h 29m
Route
6,710 kmGOTGothenburgORDChicago
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
6,710 km
4,170 mi
Time difference from Gothenburg
−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 GOT (Gothenburg) and ORD (Chicago) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 8h 29m over 6,710 km.

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    Step 3

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

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Gothenburg to Chicago?

About 8h 29m — an estimate for 6,710 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Gothenburg and Chicago?

Roughly 6,710 km (4,170 mi) great-circle between Gothenburg (GOT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Gothenburg to Chicago?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Stockholm (ARN) at 11h 12m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

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

Via Stockholm (ARN): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 11h 12m — longer than the nonstop.

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

Chicago is 7 hours behind Gothenburg; a 10:00 departure lands around 11:29 local time in Chicago.

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

We compute to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Gothenburg (GOT).

When is the best time to book Gothenburg–Chicago flights?

April–June and September–October are broadly shoulder months; Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks spike.

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