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ORD to LGW: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) → London (London Gatwick Airport)
3,963 mi
6,377 km · 3,443 nm
8h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,963 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 14m 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
- ORD — Chicago O'Hare 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 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
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 ORD from LGW?
The flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to London (LGW) 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 ORD to LGW?
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 Chicago and London?
London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ORD to LGW?
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