Airport Comparison
| JEF | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jefferson City Memorial Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | JEF | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KJEF | KORD |
| City | Jefferson City | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 549 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.590000, -92.160000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
Jefferson City (JEF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 521 kilometers (324 miles / 282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Jefferson City, it's 02:04 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Jefferson City (JEF) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.