ZRH → ORDZurich to Chicago

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Direct flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago (ORD): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 86% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 7,131 km, an estimated 9 hours 39 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Zurich and Chicago. Updated 9 September 2026 at 12:26 UTC.

ZRH Zurich heavy · +32
ORD Chicago smooth · +0
7,131 km · ~9h 39m est.
dep bank 09:50–13:0514x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
86% on time

of the last 7 operated ZRH → ORD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +7 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+7 minacross the last 7 operated legs
Flight time~9h 39mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Swiss International Air LinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Swiss International Air LinesLX80% on time

Flights LX6 09:50 daily · LX8 13:05 daily

United AirlinesUA

Flights UA12 09:50 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-09LX6departed+8
09-09UA12departed+6
09-08LX6dep +16 → arr+7
09-08LX8dep +28 → arr+19
09-08UA12dep +0 → arr−33
09-07LX6arrived+15
09-07LX8arrived+2

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
ZRHZurich +32 min heavy 🌤 mostly cloudy · W 7 kt Full ZRH delay board →
ORDChicago +0 min smooth 🌤 overcast · SSW 5 kt Full ORD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 48% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +14 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Zurich to Chicago route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZRH to ORD flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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ZRH to ORD questions

Is ZRH–ORD running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 79/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ZRH–ORD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 09:50 from ZRH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ORD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ZRH to ORD?

Great-circle distance is 7,131 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 533–641 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ZRH–ORD fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 21 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.