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.