ORD to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 1,088 km (676 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 1,088 km (676 mi, 588 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 ORD to PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of ORD.
How is the ORD to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-PHL in IATA codes and KORD-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| ORD | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #33 |
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.
PHL sits 644 ft (196 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to PHL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| 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 Chicago from Philadelphia?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 1,088 km (676 mi, 588 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and PHL takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from ORD?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the ORD-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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