ORD
Chicago
United States
4,540 km
2,821 miles
SWD
Seward
United States
Distance
4,540 km
2,821 mi / 2,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Chicago
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ORD SWD
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Seward Airport
IATA Code ORD SWD
ICAO Code KORD PAWD
City Chicago Seward
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Anchorage
Elevation 680 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 60.130000, -149.420000

Chicago (ORD) to Seward (SWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Seward Airport (SWD) in Seward, United States is 4,540 kilometers (2,821 miles / 2,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Chicago, it's 00:00 in Seward. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seward (SWD) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Seward Airport (SWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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