MSY to ORD Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 728 NM (1,348 km / 838 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 8° (N). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 2h 56m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
728 NM
1,348 km / 838 mi
Initial Bearing
8° (N)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
2h 56m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
3,684 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 728 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and ORD?
728 nautical miles (1,348 km / 838 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Chicago?
Approximately 2h 56m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-ORD?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
8° true (N). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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