CUS
Columbus
United States
2,078 km
1,291 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,078 km
1,291 mi / 1,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUS ORD
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code CUS ORD
ICAO Code 0NM0 KORD
City Columbus Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 4,024 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 41.980000, -87.910000

Columbus (CUS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,078 kilometers (1,291 miles / 1,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:52 in Columbus, it's 05:52 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,344 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Columbus Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 243° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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