ABQ to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to ABQ).
How far is it from Albuquerque to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ABQ to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northeast of ABQ.
How is the ABQ to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written ABQ-ORD in IATA codes and KABQ-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Albuquerque International Sunport is ABQ (KABQ), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| ABQ | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KABQ | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #362 | #2 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 4,675 ft (1,425 m) lower than ABQ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ABQ to ORD
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Albuquerque from Chicago?
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 1,796 km (1,116 mi, 970 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ABQ to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between ABQ and ORD takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from ABQ?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northeast of Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
Which airlines fly ABQ to ORD?
1 airline appear on the ABQ-ORD route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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