ORD
Chicago
United States
2,162 km
1,344 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
2,162 km
1,344 mi / 1,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ORD SAD
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code ORD SAD
ICAO Code KORD KSAD
City Chicago Safford
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 680 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 32.850000, -109.640000

Chicago (ORD) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 2,162 kilometers (1,344 miles / 1,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:21 in Chicago, it's 00:21 in Safford.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,498 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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