MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
804 km
500 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
804 km
500 mi / 434 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Chicago
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

MSL ORD
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MSL ORD
ICAO Code KMSL KORD
City Muscle Shoals Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Chicago
Elevation 551 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 41.980000, -87.910000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 804 kilometers (500 miles / 434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 07:22 in Muscle Shoals, it's 07:22 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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