Airport Comparison
| IKB | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wilkes County Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | IKB | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KUKF | KORD |
| City | North Wilkesboro | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.220000, -81.100000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 869 kilometers (540 miles / 469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
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 02:35 in North Wilkesboro, it's 01:35 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) follows a heading of 135° (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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.