LAX to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 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 LAX to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northeast of LAX.
How is the LAX to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-ORD in IATA codes and KLAX-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| LAX | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #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 555 ft (169 m) higher than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to ORD
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| VX | Virgin America | VRD | Redwood | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS, SQ.
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 Los Angeles from Chicago?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 2,802 km (1,741 mi, 1,513 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and ORD takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from LAX?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to ORD?
5 airlines appear on the LAX-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
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