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

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ET Ethiopian
77L
4:02 AM
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6:35 PM
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Chicago to Zaragoza
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,259 mi 7h 33m nonstop +7h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

ORD–ZAZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,259 miles in approximately 7h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes ZAZ Routes ORD Live Flights ZAZ Live Flights ORD Delays
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 7h33 78% 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
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
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0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
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
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
227
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.
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 7h 33m.
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 time7h 33m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 7h 33m. The route covers 4,259 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ZAZ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, CVG, MST, MIA, FCO, LAX, DWC, JFK and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zaragoza is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to ZAZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ZAZ ranges from 7 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,259 miles (6,854 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.