Chicago to Fairford, Gloucestershire (ORD–EGVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
SDF Louisville 10h 1m 5XAAAC → CMB Louisville (SDF) to Fairford, Gloucestershire flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fairford, Gloucestershire
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,885 mi 7h 3m nonstop +6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and EGVA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EGVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SDF ~10h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → EGVA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
EGVA → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Fairford, Gloucestershire is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · EGVA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
Distance & Flight Time
3,885 mi / 6,251 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–EGVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fairford, Gloucestershire route.
Route details
Distance3,885 mi / 6,251 km
Flight time7h 3m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EGVA
Full nameRAF Fairford
IATA / ICAOEGVA / EGVA
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation286 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to EGVA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to RAF Fairford take about 7h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 3,885 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Louisville Muhammad Ali.
Fairford, Gloucestershire is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to EGVA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and RAF Fairford (EGVA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to EGVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to EGVA is about 7 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,885 miles (6,251 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali.