Chicago to Las Vegas
3h 26m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) covers 2,432 km (1,511 miles) and takes approximately 3h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 263°, passing near 39.8° N, 102.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 4h 25m | 4h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 3h 07m | 3h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 42m | 3h 07m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 52m | 3h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ORD | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Las Vegas |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KORD | KLAS |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 36.0834, -115.1518 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 2,181 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Las Vegas?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Las Vegas (LAS) takes about 3h 26m. The great-circle distance is 2,432 km (1,511 miles, 1,313 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 263°.
How far is Chicago from Las Vegas?
2,432 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,511 miles or 1,313 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ORD and LAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,432 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.