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MDW to LGW: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,966 mi
6,382 km · 3,446 nm
8h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,966 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 15m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from LGW?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to London (LGW) is 3,966 miles (6,382 km, 3,446 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to LGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 15m 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 Chicago and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to LGW?
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