ORD to PHX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,313 km (1,437 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (PHX to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Phoenix?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2,313 km (1,437 mi, 1,249 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 PHX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHX is roughly west of ORD.
How is the ORD to PHX route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-PHX in IATA codes and KORD-KPHX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX).
| ORD | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KPHX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #43 |
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.
PHX sits 455 ft (139 m) higher than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to PHX
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 Phoenix?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are 2,313 km (1,437 mi, 1,249 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to PHX?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and PHX takes about 3h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHX from ORD?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) lies roughly west of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to PHX?
3 airlines appear on the ORD-PHX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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