LGA
New York
United States
1,178 km
732 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,178 km
732 mi / 636 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

LGA ORD
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code LGA ORD
ICAO Code KLGA KORD
City New York Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 41.980000, -87.910000

New York (LGA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,178 kilometers (732 miles / 636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 04:33 in New York, it's 03:33 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA) 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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