BKW
Beckley
United States
743 km
462 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
743 km
462 mi / 401 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKW ORD
Airport Name Raleigh County Memorial Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BKW ORD
ICAO Code KBKW KORD
City Beckley Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 2,504 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 37.790000, -81.120000 41.980000, -87.910000

Beckley (BKW) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) in Beckley, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 743 kilometers (462 miles / 401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Beckley, it's 05:22 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,824 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Raleigh County Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Beckley (BKW) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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