PDX to ORD Route Guide
Portland, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KPDX (Portland, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 1,507 NM (2,791 km / 1,734 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 86° (E). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 46m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,507 NM
2,791 km / 1,734 mi
Initial Bearing
86° (E)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 46m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,021 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
31 ft
KPDX
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,507 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying PDX-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between PDX and ORD?
1,507 nautical miles (2,791 km / 1,734 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Portland to Chicago?
Approximately 3h 46m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly PDX-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?
86° true (E). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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