MRI
Anchorage
United States
4,557 km
2,832 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,557 km
2,832 mi / 2,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Anchorage
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

MRI ORD
Airport Name Merrill Field Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code MRI ORD
ICAO Code PAMR KORD
City Anchorage Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Chicago
Elevation 143 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 61.200000, -149.800000 41.980000, -87.910000

Anchorage (MRI) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merrill Field (MRI) in Anchorage, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,557 kilometers (2,832 miles / 2,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Anchorage, it's 03:25 in Chicago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Anchorage (MRI) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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