AYS
Waycross
United States
1,290 km
801 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,290 km
801 mi / 696 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AYS ORD
Airport Name Waycross-Ware County Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code AYS ORD
ICAO Code KAYS KORD
City Waycross Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 141 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 31.250000, -82.400000 41.980000, -87.910000

Waycross (AYS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) in Waycross, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,290 kilometers (801 miles / 696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 10:40 in Waycross, it's 09:40 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Waycross (AYS) follows a heading of 156° (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 Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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