BFI
Seattle
United States
2,761 km
1,715 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,761 km
1,715 mi / 1,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BFI ORD
Airport Name Boeing Field/King County International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BFI ORD
ICAO Code KBFI KORD
City Seattle Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Chicago
Elevation 22 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 47.530000, -122.300000 41.980000, -87.910000

Seattle (BFI) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,761 kilometers (1,715 miles / 1,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:51 in Seattle, it's 16:51 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (BFI) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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