Chicago to Zaragoza (ORD–ZAZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
YYZ Toronto 7h 52m 5YAAAC → GTR Toronto (YYZ) to Zaragoza flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 15h 56m ACLXOS → W4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Zaragoza flights
DOH Doha 22h 56m B6MHQR → QR Doha (DOH) to Zaragoza flights
FCO Rome 32h 10m AAACAY → W4 Rome (FCO) to Zaragoza flights
DWC Dubai(Jebel Ali) 34h 20m EK → EK Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Zaragoza flights
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Chicago to Zaragoza
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,259 mi 6h 51m nonstop +7h ahead

ORD–ZAZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,259 miles in approximately 6h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes ZAZ Routes ORD Live Flights ZAZ Live Flights ORD Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ZAZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 1 77L 7h45 21% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77L Boeing 777-200LR – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ZAZ direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ZAZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 52m MXP ~15h 56m DOH ~22h 56m FCO ~32h 10m DWC ~34h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → ZAZ
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
ZAZ → ORD
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ZAZ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zaragoza.
Distance & Flight Time
4,259 mi / 6,854 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 51m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–ZAZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Zaragoza route.
Route details
Distance4,259 mi / 6,854 km
Flight time6h 51m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ZAZ
Full nameZaragoza Airport
IATA / ICAOZAZ / LEZG
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Elevation863 ft / 263 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ZAZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Zaragoza Airport take about 6h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 4,259 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORD to ZAZ: Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Milan Malpensa and Hamad.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZAZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ZAZ to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to ZAZ

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ZAZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZAZ is about 6 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,259 miles (6,854 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Milan Malpensa and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.