Airport Comparison
| LWL | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Wells Municipal/Harriet Field | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | LWL | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KLWL | KORD |
| City | Wells | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,769 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.120000, -114.920000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Wells (LWL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,240 kilometers (1,392 miles / 1,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Wells, it's 18:14 in Chicago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,089 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Wells Municipal/Harriet Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Wells (LWL) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.