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Route Reference

Chicago to San Francisco

ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
Distance2,964 km / 1,842 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 3.5 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles

Airlines Based in United States or United States

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*ORDSFO HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair ORDSFO tells you the flight departs Chicago and arrives in San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Chicago from San Francisco?

Chicago (ORD) is approximately 2,964 km (1,842 miles) from San Francisco (SFO).

How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from ORD to SFO takes roughly 3.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco?

Chicago is on America/Chicago and San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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