ORD to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,631 km (1,014 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,631 km (1,014 mi, 881 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 TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly south of ORD.
How is the ORD to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-TPA in IATA codes and KORD-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| ORD | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #110 |
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.
TPA sits 654 ft (199 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to TPA
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 |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | 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 Tampa?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,631 km (1,014 mi, 881 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and TPA takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from ORD?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly south of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to TPA?
4 airlines appear on the ORD-TPA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
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