CLT
Charlotte
United States
965 km
600 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
965 km
600 mi / 521 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
323°
northwest

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CLT ORD
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CLT ORD
ICAO Code KCLT KORD
City Charlotte Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 748 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 41.980000, -87.910000

Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 965 kilometers (600 miles / 521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Charlotte, it's 22:51 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 139° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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