ORD to SAT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SAT to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to San Antonio?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 906 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 SAT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAT is roughly southwest of ORD.
How is the ORD to SAT route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-SAT in IATA codes and KORD-KSAT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), San Antonio International Airport is SAT (KSAT).
| ORD | SAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | San Antonio International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KSAT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 809 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #238 |
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.
SAT sits 129 ft (39 m) higher than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to SAT
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, UA.
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 San Antonio?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are 1,677 km (1,042 mi, 906 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SAT?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SAT takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAT from ORD?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) lies roughly southwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SAT?
1 airline appear on the ORD-SAT route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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