ORD
Chicago
United States
2,957 km
1,838 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
2,957 km
1,838 mi / 1,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
272°
west

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ORD SQL
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code ORD SQL
ICAO Code KORD KSQL
City Chicago San Carlos
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 680 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 37.510000, -122.250000

Chicago (ORD) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 2,957 kilometers (1,838 miles / 1,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Chicago, it's 23:09 in San Carlos.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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