LAS to ORD Route Guide
Las Vegas, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KLAS (Las Vegas, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 1,313 NM (2,432 km / 1,511 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 66° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 20m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,313 NM
2,432 km / 1,511 mi
Initial Bearing
66° (ENE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 20m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,439 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,181 ft
KLAS
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,313 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying LAS-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between LAS and ORD?
1,313 nautical miles (2,432 km / 1,511 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Chicago?
Approximately 3h 20m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly LAS-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
66° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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