Chicago (ORD) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,716
miles
2,762
kilometers
1,491
nautical miles

🕐 3h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (295°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,716 2,746
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,716 2,746
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,716 2,574
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,716 2,574
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,716 3,432
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,716 2,574
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Chicago to Seattle would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 46m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SEA route connects Chicago, United States with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,716 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 295° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 1,716 miles (2,762 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SEA typically take around 3h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,716 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.