Back to CalculatorRoute ID: ORD-LHR
Flight Distance from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ORDKORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,344 km3,942 miles • 3,425 NM
Destination Airport
EGLLLHR
London, United Kingdom
London Heathrow Airport
Direct Distance
6,344 km
3,942 Statute Miles
3,425 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 58m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
571 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
48° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 58m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 24m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 42m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism up to 6 months.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
Advertisement
Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
Loading interactive flight map...
Departure Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGLL
- Coordinates: 51.4707°, -0.4599°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 83 ft
Advertisement