ORD to PIT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 662 km (411 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PIT to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Pittsburgh?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 662 km (411 mi, 358 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 PIT?
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. PIT is roughly east of ORD.
How is the ORD to PIT route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-PIT in IATA codes and KORD-KPIT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Pittsburgh International Airport is PIT (KPIT).
| ORD | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Pittsburgh International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KPIT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #227 |
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.
PIT sits 523 ft (159 m) higher than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to PIT
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 Chicago from Pittsburgh?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are 662 km (411 mi, 358 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to PIT?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and PIT takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PIT from ORD?
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) lies roughly east of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to PIT?
2 airlines appear on the ORD-PIT route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, US Airways.
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