NRT to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 10,073 km (6,259 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 10,073 km (6,259 mi, 5,439 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 NRT to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northeast of NRT.
How is the NRT to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-ORD in IATA codes and RJAA-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| NRT | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | KORD |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #2 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; KORD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ORD sits 539 ft (164 m) higher than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT 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 |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Narita from Chicago?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 10,073 km (6,259 mi, 5,439 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and ORD takes about 13h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from NRT?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northeast of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to ORD?
6 airlines appear on the NRT-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.
Related routes
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