London (LHR) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,945
miles
6,349
kilometers
3,428
nautical miles

🕐 8h 1m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (297°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,945 6,312
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,945 6,312
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,945 5,918
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,945 5,918
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,945 7,890
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,945 5,918
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between London and Chicago earns you 7,890 base miles - that's 32% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to MDW route connects London, United Kingdom with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,945 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 297° from London. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 3,945 miles (6,349 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to MDW typically take around 8h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,945 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.