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LGW to CGX: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
3,957 mi
6,368 km · 3,438 nm
8h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,957 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 14m 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.
The two airports
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from CGX?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Chicago (CGX) is 3,957 miles (6,368 km, 3,438 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 14m 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 London and Chicago?
Chicago is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to CGX?
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