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Flight time from Chicago to London

ORD → LGW · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

The flight from Chicago (ORD) to London (LGW) takes about 6h 45m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,963 miles (6,377 km).

3,963
miles
6,377
kilometers
+6h
time change
NE
eastbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
7h 17m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 45m

When will you arrive?

London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 6 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Chicago to London?
About 6h 45m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
3,963 miles, or 6,377 km (3,444 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.

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