ORD to SJU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is 3,338 km (2,074 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SJU to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to San Juan?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) is 3,338 km (2,074 mi, 1,802 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 SJU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SJU is roughly southeast of ORD.
How is the ORD to SJU route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-SJU in IATA codes and KORD-TJSJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is SJU (TJSJ).
| ORD | SJU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Luis Munoz Marin International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | TJSJ |
| Country | United States | Puerto Rico |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 9 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #159 |
KORD starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; TJSJ starts with T, the prefix for the Caribbean. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SJU sits 671 ft (205 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to SJU
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | 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 San Juan?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) are 3,338 km (2,074 mi, 1,802 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SJU?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SJU takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SJU from ORD?
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) lies roughly southeast of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SJU?
4 airlines appear on the ORD-SJU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines.
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