Airport Comparison
| AFF | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | AFF | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KAFF | KORD |
| City | Colorado Springs | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 6,576 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.000000, -104.800000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Colorado Springs (AFF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,464 kilometers (909 miles / 790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Colorado Springs, it's 04:39 in Chicago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,896 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.