NQX
Key West
United States
2,019 km
1,255 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
2,019 km
1,255 mi / 1,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

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NQX ORD
Airport Name Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NQX ORD
ICAO Code KNQX KORD
City Key West Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 6 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 24.570000, -81.690000 41.980000, -87.910000

Key West (NQX) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 2,019 kilometers (1,255 miles / 1,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 04:36 in Key West, it's 03:36 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Key West (NQX) follows a heading of 162° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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