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Route Reference

Seattle to Chicago

SEA
Seattle
ORD
Chicago
Distance2,762 km / 1,716 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 3.2 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago

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*SEAORD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SEAORD tells you the flight departs Seattle and arrives in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Seattle from Chicago?

Seattle (SEA) is approximately 2,762 km (1,716 miles) from Chicago (ORD).

How long is the flight from Seattle to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from SEA to ORD takes roughly 3.2 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Chicago?

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

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