DET
Detroit
United States
406 km
253 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
406 km
253 mi / 219 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Detroit
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

DET ORD
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code DET ORD
ICAO Code KDET KORD
City Detroit Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Detroit America/Chicago
Elevation 626 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 41.980000, -87.910000

Detroit (DET) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 406 kilometers (253 miles / 219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 04:11 in Detroit, it's 03:11 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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