ChicagoLondonFlight TimeORD–LHR
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to London (London Heathrow Airport).
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) takes 7h 13m on average, covering about 4,249 miles. Across 18 flights we tracked, the fastest was 6h 59m and the slowest 7h 33m, with British Airways flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7h 13m | 4,249 mi | 6h 59m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to LHR
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from ORD to LHR across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 1.
- First departure
- 01:05
- Last departure
- 22:30
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 767 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 16:3017:06 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 18 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to LHR?
The ORD to LHR flight takes 7h 13m on average based on 18 tracked flights.
How far is ORD from LHR?
ORD to LHR is about 4,249 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to LHR?
British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines fly the ORD to LHR route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from ORD to LHR?
Aircraft observed on ORD to LHR include Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9, Boeing 767-300, Boeing 777-200.