MEX to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,719 km (1,689 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to MEX).
How far is it from Mexico City to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 2,719 km (1,689 mi, 1,468 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 MEX to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly north of MEX.
How is the MEX to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written MEX-ORD in IATA codes and MMMX-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport is MEX (MMMX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| MEX | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMMX | KORD |
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #50 | #2 |
MMMX starts with M, the ICAO prefix for Central America and the Caribbean; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 6,636 ft (2,023 m) lower than MEX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MEX to ORD
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
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 Mexico City from Chicago?
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 2,719 km (1,689 mi, 1,468 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MEX to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between MEX and ORD takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from MEX?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly north of Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX).
Which airlines fly MEX to ORD?
6 airlines appear on the MEX-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, AeroMéxico, Delta Air Lines.
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