ORD
Chicago
United States
1,039 km
646 miles
RDU
Raleigh/Durham
United States
Distance
1,039 km
646 mi / 561 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ORD RDU
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA Code ORD RDU
ICAO Code KORD KRDU
City Chicago Raleigh/Durham
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 680 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 35.880000, -78.790000

Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh/Durham, United States is 1,039 kilometers (646 miles / 561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 13:44 in Chicago, it's 14:44 in Raleigh/Durham.

The return flight from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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