ORD to LAX: Chicago – Los Angeles

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
1,513 nm
2,802 km
Origin
Chicago O'Hare International
Destination
Los Angeles International
The Chicago (ORD) – Los Angeles (LAX) route spans 1,513 nm (2,802 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 12m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 2m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 6m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 5m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 13m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 9m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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