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Flights from Westerland to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Westerland to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 11h 48m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 48m
GWTCHIMUC

Westerland to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey11h 48mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Westerland to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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GWT Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sat09:00 GWT10:14 MUC1h 16m connection11:30 MUC13:48 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 48m
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GWT Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 54m
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GWT Zurich (ZRH) CHI
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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GWT Vienna (VIE) CHI
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,659 km4,135 miles
Journey time
11h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hChicago vs Westerland
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
GWT → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Westerland to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Westerland to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Westerland to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,659 km.
Where do you change planes between Westerland and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH) and Vienna (VIE). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Westerland and Chicago?
Westerland: Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Westerland and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Westerland.

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