The flight distance from Lake County Airport (LXV) in Leadville, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,581 kilometers (982 miles / 854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 02:33 in Leadville, it's 03:33 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,254 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Lake County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Leadville (LXV) follows a heading of 265° (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 Lake County Airport (LXV) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.