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FFD to ORD: distance & flight time

Fairford (RAF Fairford) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

3,884 mi
6,251 km · 3,375 nm
8h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

3,884 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 5m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is FFD from ORD?

The flight distance from Fairford (FFD) to Chicago (ORD) is 3,884 miles (6,251 km, 3,375 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from FFD to ORD?

A nonstop flight takes about 8h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Fairford and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Fairford.

What is the cheapest way to fly from FFD to ORD?

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