SLC to ORD Route Guide
Salt Lake City, United States → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 1,083 NM (2,006 km / 1,246 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 78° (ENE). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 49m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,083 NM
2,006 km / 1,246 mi
Initial Bearing
78° (ENE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 49m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,749 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4,227 ft
KSLC
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,083 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SLC-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KSLC is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SLC and ORD?
1,083 nautical miles (2,006 km / 1,246 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
Approximately 2h 49m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SLC-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?
78° true (ENE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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