Airport Comparison
| FNL | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Northern Colorado Regional Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | FNL | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KFNL | KORD |
| City | Fort Collins/Loveland | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 5,020 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.450000, -105.010000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) in Fort Collins/Loveland, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,438 kilometers (894 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.
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 03:24 in Fort Collins/Loveland, it's 04:24 in Chicago.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,340 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Northern Colorado Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Fort Collins/Loveland (FNL) follows a heading of 269° (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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.