CAO
Clayton
United States
1,447 km
899 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,447 km
899 mi / 781 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CAO ORD
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CAO ORD
ICAO Code KCAO KORD
City Clayton Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 4,970 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 41.980000, -87.910000

Clayton (CAO) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,447 kilometers (899 miles / 781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 05:19 in Clayton, it's 06:19 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,290 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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