ORD
Chicago
United States
637 km
396 miles
YKF
Waterloo
Canada
Distance
637 km
396 mi / 344 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ORD YKF
Airport Name Chicago O'Hare International Airport Kitchener / Waterloo Airport
IATA Code ORD YKF
ICAO Code KORD CYKF
City Chicago Waterloo
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Toronto
Elevation 680 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 41.980000, -87.910000 43.460000, -80.380000

Chicago (ORD) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 637 kilometers (396 miles / 344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Chicago, it's 21:26 in Waterloo.

The return flight from Waterloo (YKF) to Chicago (ORD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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