Airport Comparison
| JFK | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | John F Kennedy International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| IATA Code | JFK | ORD |
| ICAO Code | KJFK | KORD |
| City | New York | Chicago |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 680 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.640000, -73.780000 | 41.980000, -87.910000 |
New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,188 kilometers (738 miles / 642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
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 23:51 in New York, it's 22:51 in Chicago.
The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 92° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.