En-Route, Arriving in 07:07:53'
Departure: Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Scheduled:
22:30
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Actual:
22:30
Terminal: 4 | Gate: 573
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
13:30
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BA 1638 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 03 22:30 13:30
En-Route
Track >
Jun 02 22:37 12:59
Landed
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Jun 01 23:15 13:31
Landed
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May 31 22:43 13:14
En-Route
Track >
May 30 22:37 13:00
Landed
Track >

British Airways BA 1638 Chicago to Madrid Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA1638 connects Chicago, United States to Madrid, Spain, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Madrid Barajas Airport MAD.

How long is the BA1638 flight from Chicago to Madrid?

The average flight time from Chicago to Madrid is 7 hours and 28 minutes. The flight distance is 6744 km / 4191 miles and the average flight speed is 897 km/h / 557 mph.

How many BA1638 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight BA1638 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA1638 Chicago to Madrid?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA1638 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA1638 arriving at?

Flight BA1638 arrives at Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) Terminal 4.

When was the latest BA1638 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, June 4th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 13:30.

How else can the flight BA1638 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW1638, BA 1638, BAW 1638.

How often is flight BA1638 delayed?

On average, 20% of all BA1638 flights are delayed. The average delay is 15 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA1638 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA1638 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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BA1638 and Chicago ORD to Madrid MAD Flights

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: AA1209, AA126, AA98, LH433

Other flights arriving at Madrid MAD: EK141, IB328, UX1676, UX4064

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Madrid MAD.

BA1638 British Airways Flight: Chicago to Madrid Route Map

BA1638 British Airways Flight Map: Chicago to Madrid
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