# Distance from Candle (CDL) to Chicago (ORD)

> 5,119 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,119 km / 3,181 mi / 2,764 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 83° (east)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 12:51 in Candle, it's 15:51 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 665 ft (ORD is higher than CDL)

## Airports

### [Candle 2 Airport (CDL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cdl-candle-candle-2-airport/1ef266de-998c-6eb6-b4fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Candle, United States
- ICAO: AK75
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 65.910000, -161.930000
- Elevation: 15 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:51 in Candle, it's 15:51 in Chicago.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Candle 2 Airport (CDL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cdl-candle-candle-2-airport/1ef266de-998c-6eb6-b4fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)