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OAJ to CGX: distance & flight time
Jacksonville NC (Albert J Ellis Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
727 mi
1,169 km · 631 nm
2h 3m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
727 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 3m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport · Jacksonville NC, United States
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near OAJ
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is OAJ from CGX?
The flight distance from Jacksonville NC (OAJ) to Chicago (CGX) is 727 miles (1,169 km, 631 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OAJ to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 3m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Jacksonville NC and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Jacksonville NC.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OAJ to CGX?
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