ATL
Atlanta
United States
976 km
607 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
976 km
607 mi / 527 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL ORD
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code ATL ORD
ICAO Code KATL KORD
City Atlanta Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 1,026 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 41.980000, -87.910000

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 976 kilometers (607 miles / 527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 23:51 in Atlanta, it's 22:51 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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