Airport Comparison
| DWH | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | DWH | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KDWH | KORD |
| City | Houston | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 152 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.060000, -95.550000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Houston (DWH) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,491 kilometers (927 miles / 805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.
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 18:35 in Houston, it's 18:35 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (DWH) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.