MAN to ORD Route Guide
Manchester, United Kingdom → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
EGCC (Manchester, United Kingdom) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 3,316 NM (6,141 km / 3,816 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 296° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 28m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,316 NM
6,141 km / 3,816 mi
Initial Bearing
296° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 28m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
11,448 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
257 ft
EGCC
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,316 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAN-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MAN and ORD?
3,316 nautical miles (6,141 km / 3,816 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Chicago?
Approximately 7h 28m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAN-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
296° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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