The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) in Sterling, United States is 1,290 kilometers (801 miles / 696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 04:55 in Chicago, it's 03:55 in Sterling.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,358 feet between the two airports. Sterling Municipal Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling (STK) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Sterling Municipal Airport (STK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.