Yes, a fully loaded Boeing 757, especially the longer-range 757-200 model, absolutely can fly from Chicago (ORD) to Paris (CDG/ORY) and has done so for decades as a workhorse for transatlantic routes, though strong headwinds in winter sometimes require refueling stops or dictate using larger jets for heavier loads. The 757's range and performance were ideal for linking U.S. cities like Chicago to Europe before the era of efficient wide-bodies, with airlines like United and Icelandair using them for these transatlantic sectors.
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