MAN to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 6,140 km (3,815 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to MAN).
How far is it from Manchester, Greater Manchester to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 6,140 km (3,815 mi, 3,315 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 MAN to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northwest of MAN.
How is the MAN to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written MAN-ORD in IATA codes and EGCC-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Manchester Airport is MAN (EGCC), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| MAN | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Manchester Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGCC | KORD |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 257 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #30 | #2 |
EGCC starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 423 ft (129 m) higher than MAN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, BA, IB.
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 Manchester, Greater Manchester from Chicago?
Manchester Airport (MAN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 6,140 km (3,815 mi, 3,315 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MAN to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between MAN and ORD takes about 8h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from MAN?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northwest of Manchester Airport (MAN).
Which airlines fly MAN to ORD?
2 airlines appear on the MAN-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
Related routes
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