ORD to SYR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 974 km (605 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (SYR to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Syracuse?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 974 km (605 mi, 526 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 SYR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYR is roughly east of ORD.
How is the ORD to SYR route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-SYR in IATA codes and KORD-KSYR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Syracuse Hancock International Airport is SYR (KSYR).
| ORD | SYR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Syracuse Hancock International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KSYR |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 421 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #505 |
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.
SYR sits 259 ft (79 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to SYR
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 Syracuse?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are 974 km (605 mi, 526 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to SYR?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and SYR takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYR from ORD?
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) lies roughly east of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to SYR?
1 airline appear on the ORD-SYR route in the open dataset, including US Airways.
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