# Distance from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago (ORD)

> 463 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 463 km / 288 mi / 250 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 105° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 12:28 in Mason City, it's 12:28 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 533 ft (ORD is lower than MCW)

## Airports

### [Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcw-mason-city-mason-city-municipal-airport/1ef266df-2a36-6156-846f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mason City, United States
- ICAO: KMCW
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 43.160000, -93.330000
- Elevation: 1,213 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mcw-mason-city-mason-city-municipal-airport/1ef266df-2a36-6156-846f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)