DTL
Detroit Lakes
United States
830 km
516 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
830 km
516 mi / 448 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

DTL ORD
Airport Name Detroit Lakes/Wething Field Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code DTL ORD
ICAO Code KDTL KORD
City Detroit Lakes Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 1,396 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 46.820000, -95.880000 41.980000, -87.910000

Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 830 kilometers (516 miles / 448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Detroit Lakes, it's 16:19 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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