ANC
Anchorage
United States
4,568 km
2,839 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,568 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
88°
east

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ANC ORD
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ANC ORD
ICAO Code PANC KORD
City Anchorage Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 41.980000, -87.910000

Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,568 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Anchorage, it's 02:48 in Chicago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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