OMA to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 668 km (415 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to OMA).
How far is it from Omaha to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 668 km (415 mi, 361 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 OMA to ORD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly east of OMA.
How is the OMA to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written OMA-ORD in IATA codes and KOMA-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Eppley Airfield is OMA (KOMA), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| OMA | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Eppley Airfield | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KOMA | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 984 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #418 | #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 304 ft (93 m) lower than OMA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying OMA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Omaha from Chicago?
Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 668 km (415 mi, 361 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from OMA to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between OMA and ORD takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from OMA?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly east of Eppley Airfield (OMA).
Which airlines fly OMA to ORD?
2 airlines appear on the OMA-ORD route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, US Airways.
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