London to Chicago Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from London to Chicago?
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Average flight time is 8 hours 45 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to Chicago is 8 hours 40 minutes

London to Chicago flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 8 hours 45 minutes
Shortest flight duration 8 hours 40 minutes
Longest flight duration 8 hours 50 minutes
The average flight time from London to Chicago is 8 hours 45 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London to Chicago is 3,947 miles / 6,353 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Chicago: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Chicago airports

Chicago has 3 airports: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

If you don't fancy flying from Chicago there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: South Bend Airport (SBN), Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Bloomington Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI), Madison Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Peoria International Airport (PIA) and Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA).

London & Chicago local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 6 hours ahead of Chicago, United States

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London to Chicago FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London to Chicago?

On average, the flight time from London to Chicago is 8 hours 45 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London to Chicago could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and Chicago?

The distance between London and Chicago is 3,947 miles or 6,353 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to Chicago?

The shortest flight time from London to Chicago is 8 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to Chicago?

The average flight time from London to Chicago is 8 hours 45 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and Chicago?

The time zone difference between London and Chicago is 6 hours.