Flight time from London to Chicago
LHR → ORD · London Heathrow Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
The flight from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 7h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,942 miles (6,344 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
8h 36m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 52m
When will you arrive?
Chicago is 6 hours behind London. You cross 6 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Chicago?
- About 7h 52m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,942 miles, or 6,344 km (3,425 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Chicago is 6 hours behind London.
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