ORD to YYZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 700 km (435 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (YYZ to ORD).
How far is it from Chicago to Toronto?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 700 km (435 mi, 378 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 YYZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YYZ is roughly east of ORD.
How is the ORD to YYZ route written in code?
The pair is written ORD-YYZ in IATA codes and KORD-CYYZ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD), Toronto Pearson International Airport is YYZ (CYYZ).
| ORD | YYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
| ICAO code | KORD | CYYZ |
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 569 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2 | #28 |
KORD starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; CYYZ starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YYZ sits 111 ft (34 m) lower than ORD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ORD to YYZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WS | WestJet | WJA | Westjet | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, EY.
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 Toronto?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are 700 km (435 mi, 378 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ORD to YYZ?
A typical nonstop flight between ORD and YYZ takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YYZ from ORD?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) lies roughly east of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Which airlines fly ORD to YYZ?
4 airlines appear on the ORD-YYZ route in the open dataset, including Air Canada, United Airlines, US Airways.
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