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Airport Comparison
| MSY | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | MSY | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KMSY | KORD |
| City | New Orleans | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 4 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.990000, -90.260000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
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 22:57 in New Orleans, it's 22:57 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans (MSY) follows a heading of 190° (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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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