Chicago to Odense flights
Odense lies 6,745 km (4,191 mi) north-east of Chicago, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Odense | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Denmark |
| Population | 2.7 million | 180,863 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | ODE, 10 km out |
Clocks in Odense are 7 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 9 h 24 min journey lands 16 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Odense
Crossing from United States into Denmark: money changes from the Dollar to the Krone (DKK); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +45; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Odense
Odense is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,053 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Billund Airport (BLL, 86 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport | ODE | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,053 ft | 56 ft |
| Billund Airport | BLL | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,172 ft | 247 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 61 km (38 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,745 km (4,191 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Odense from Chicago?
6,745 km (4,191 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Odense by air?
About 9 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Odense?
Odense is 7 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Copenhagen against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Odense flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE); Odense also has BLL, SGD.
What currency do I need in Odense?
The Krone (DKK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.