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Route Reference

Chicago to Birmingham

ORD
Chicago
BHX
Birmingham
Distance6,216 km / 3,862 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 7.3 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Destination Time ZoneEurope/London

Airlines Based in United States or United Kingdom

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*ORDBHX HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair ORDBHX tells you the flight departs Chicago and arrives in Birmingham.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from Birmingham?

Chicago (ORD) is approximately 6,216 km (3,862 miles) from Birmingham (BHX).

How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

A nonstop flight from ORD to BHX takes roughly 7.3 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?

Chicago is on America/Chicago and Birmingham is on Europe/London — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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