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Chicago to London: flight time and arrival time
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Now in London
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Nonstop flight: about 7h 45m · 3,942 miles · London is 6 hours ahead of Chicago
What time will you land?
If you take off from Chicago at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in London, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes:
| Leave Chicago | Arrive London |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 7:45 PM |
| 9 AM | 10:45 PM |
| 12 PM | 1:45 AM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 4:45 AM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 7:45 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 10:45 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 1:15 PM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying east to London means "losing" 6 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in London, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to London?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to London takes about 7 hours 45 minutes. The route covers roughly 3,942 miles (6,344 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Chicago at 6 PM, what time will I land in London?
On a nonstop flight of about 7 hours 45 minutes, leaving Chicago at 6:00 PM local time gets you to London at about 7:45 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Chicago and London?
London is currently 6 hours ahead of Chicago.