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LGW to ORD: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport)
3,963 mi
6,377 km · 3,443 nm
8h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,963 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
- ORD — Chicago O'Hare International 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 ORD
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport9 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport17 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from ORD?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Chicago (ORD) is 3,963 miles (6,377 km, 3,443 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to ORD?
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 ORD?
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