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Travelers seeking a flight without a connection should depart from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Current nonstop services operate between ORD and YVR.
Nonstop flights to Vancouver are not currently available from Chicago Midway International Airport. An itinerary beginning at MDW requires at least one connection, which increases the total journey time.
O’Hare is usually the better choice when:
| Direction | Nonstop Scheduled Time | Local-Clock Movement |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Vancouver | 4 hr 31 min–4 hr 56 min | Clock moves back 1 or 2 hours |
| Vancouver to Chicago | 4 hr 5 min–4 hr 30 min | Clock moves forward 1 or 2 hours |
The eastbound return is commonly shorter because prevailing winds can assist the aircraft as it travels toward Chicago.
However, the arrival clock shows a larger time jump on the return. A four-hour flight may appear to span five or six hours after Chicago’s time advantage is applied.
A flight lasting almost five hours may appear to take less than three hours when you compare the local departure and arrival clocks. Consider a flight that leaves Chicago at 10:00 AM and has a scheduled duration of 4 hours 45 minutes
| Calculation | Example Time |
|---|---|
| Departure from Chicago | 10:00 AM |
| Chicago-equivalent time after 4 hr 45 min | 2:45 PM |
| Vancouver time when 2 hours behind | 12:45 PM |
| Vancouver time when 1 hour behind | 1:45 PM |
The flight still lasts four hours and 45 minutes. The earlier-looking arrival is created by moving west into a different time zone. Airline itineraries already display each time in the local time zone of the relevant airport.
The time difference now depends on Chicago’s seasonal clock setting.
Vancouver remains on UTC−7 throughout the year, while Chicago continues to change between daylight time and standard time. As a result:
This changing difference is important when arranging airport transportation, accommodation or meetings. Use the local arrival time printed on your itinerary for the exact travel date.
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