CVG to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 425 km (264 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to CVG).
How far is it from Cincinnati / Covington to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 425 km (264 mi, 230 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 CVG to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northwest of CVG.
How is the CVG to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written CVG-ORD in IATA codes and KCVG-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is CVG (KCVG), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| CVG | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCVG | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 896 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #223 | #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 216 ft (66 m) lower than CVG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CVG to ORD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| 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 Cincinnati / Covington from Chicago?
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 425 km (264 mi, 230 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CVG to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between CVG and ORD takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from CVG?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northwest of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
Which airlines fly CVG to ORD?
2 airlines appear on the CVG-ORD route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, US Airways.
Related routes
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