En-Route, Arriving in 03:48:42'
Departure: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
15:15
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Actual:
15:25
Arrival: Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Scheduled:
18:15
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BA 297 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 01 15:25 18:15
En-Route
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Jun 30 16:06 18:10
Landed
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Jun 29 16:09 17:57
Landed
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Jun 28 16:00 17:51
Landed
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Jun 27 17:22 19:09
Delayed
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British Airways BA 297 London to Chicago Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA297 connects London, United Kingdom to Chicago, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the BA297 flight from London to Chicago?

The average flight time from London to Chicago is 7 hours and 53 minutes. The flight distance is 6343 km / 3941 miles and the average flight speed is 794 km/h / 493 mph.

How many BA297 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight BA297 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA297 London to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA297 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA297 arriving at?

Flight BA297 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 5.

When was the latest BA297 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 18:15.

How else can the flight BA297 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW297, BA0297, BA 297, BAW 297.

How often is flight BA297 delayed?

On average, 20% of all BA297 flights are delayed. The average delay is 90 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA297 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA297 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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BA297 and London LHR to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight BA297 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AY5537, EI8997, IB3636, AS5283, AA7006

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA223, BA1488, DL37, LY316

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: TK5, AA181, LH434, QR8154

All flights connecting London LHR to Chicago ORD.

BA297 British Airways Flight: London to Chicago Route Map

BA297 British Airways Flight Map: London to Chicago
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