Route Guide
SFO→ORDmedium haul
San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) — 2,964 km, ~3h 48m estimated flight time.
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Route Overview
SFO to ORD covers a great-circle distance of 2,964 km (1,842 miles), classified as a medium haul route. At typical cruise speed, the estimated flight time is around 3h 48m — actual block time varies by aircraft type, winds and routing. Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (standard offset, not accounting for daylight saving time). This is a domestic route within United States. Route data indicates this city pair has historically been served nonstop.
Airlines on This Route
AA
American Airlines
United States
Aircraft types on record: 738
Airline and schedule data comes from historical route records and may not reflect current, seasonal or codeshare-only service. Always confirm live schedules with the airline before booking.
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