ORD
Chicago
United States
2,261 km
1,405 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
2,261 km
1,405 mi / 1,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD YQY
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code ORD YQY
ICAO Code KORD CYQY
City Chicago Sydney
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 680 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 46.160000, -60.050000

Chicago (ORD) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 2,261 kilometers (1,405 miles / 1,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Chicago, it's 23:37 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (YQY) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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