ORD
Chicago
United States
2,309 km
1,435 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
2,309 km
1,435 mi / 1,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Chicago
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ORD TUS
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code ORD TUS
ICAO Code KORD KTUS
City Chicago Tucson
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Phoenix
Elevation 680 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 32.120000, -110.940000

Chicago (ORD) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 2,309 kilometers (1,435 miles / 1,247 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 03:47 in Chicago, it's 02:47 in Tucson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,963 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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