MCF
Tampa
United States
1,645 km
1,022 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
1,645 km
1,022 mi / 888 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCF ORD
Airport Name Macdill Afb Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MCF ORD
ICAO Code KMCF KORD
City Tampa Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 14 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 27.850000, -82.520000 41.980000, -87.910000

Tampa (MCF) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 1,645 kilometers (1,022 miles / 888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 06:13 in Tampa, it's 05:13 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tampa (MCF) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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