Chicago to London

Flight distance, time and route map · MDW → LHR

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 56°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,349 km3,945 miles · 3,428 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 25 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 48° at departure
To
London Heathrow Airport United Kingdom
Type
International · long-haul
London to Chicago
Clock tower and parliament on the Thames
Destination

London

Clock tower and parliament on the Thames

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Questions

How far is Chicago from London by plane?

The great-circle distance between Chicago Midway International Airport and London Heathrow Airport is 6,349 km (3,945 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Chicago to London?

About 8 h 25 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Chicago heading north-east (48°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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