Chicago (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,236
miles
1,989
kilometers
1,074
nautical miles

🕐 2h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 E (72°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,236 1,978
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,236 1,978
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,236 1,854
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,236 1,854
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,236 2,472
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,236 1,854
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?

Flights between Chicago and Halifax follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to YHZ route connects Chicago, United States with Halifax, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 1,236 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 72° 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 YHZ

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) serves Halifax, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport is 1,236 miles (1,989 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to YHZ typically take around 2h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,236 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.