Airport Comparison
| BHM | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | BHM | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KBHM | KORD |
| City | Birmingham | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 650 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.560000, -86.750000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 942 kilometers (585 miles / 509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 354°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Birmingham, it's 19:52 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.