Airport Comparison
| CYS | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | CYS | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KCYS | KORD |
| City | Cheyenne | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.160000, -104.810000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Cheyenne (CYS) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) in Cheyenne, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,407 kilometers (874 miles / 759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 81°.
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 21:05 in Cheyenne, it's 22:05 in Chicago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,480 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Cheyenne (CYS) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field (CYS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.