Chicago to Farnborough, Hampshire (ORD–FAB) — 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
IAH Houston ~13h 54m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Farnborough, Hampshire flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chicago to Farnborough, Hampshire
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,936 mi 8h 37m nonstop +6h ahead

ORD–FAB had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,936 miles in 8h 37m.

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All flights from Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB) Farnborough, Hampshire to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–FAB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 39% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FAB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
IAH ~13h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 → FAB
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
FAB → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Farnborough, Hampshire from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Farnborough Airport.
Metric ORD→FAB MDW→FAB
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 8h 37m 6h 47m
Departure OTP 39% –
Chicago (MDW) to Farnborough, Hampshire flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Farnborough Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Farnborough, Hampshire is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · FAB: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Distance & Flight Time
3,936 mi / 6,335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 37m 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–FAB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Farnborough, Hampshire route.
Route details
Distance3,936 mi / 6,335 km
Flight time8h 37m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: FAB
Full nameFarnborough Airport
IATA / ICAOFAB / EGLF
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation238 ft / 73 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to FAB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Farnborough Airport take about 8h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 3,936 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to FAB: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 37m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Farnborough, Hampshire is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FAB to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 FAB

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Farnborough Airport (FAB) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ORD to FAB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FAB is about 8 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,936 miles (6,335 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).