| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| May 20 | DSM | ORD | 20:13 | 20:59 |
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| May 19 | DSM | ORD | 20:57 | 21:49 |
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| May 18 | DSM | ORD | 21:50 | 22:43 |
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| May 17 | DSM | ORD | 20:19 | 21:18 |
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| May 16 | DSM | ORD | 20:08 | 21:02 |
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| May 15 | DSM | ORD | 19:57 | 20:47 |
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| May 14 | DSM | ORD | 20:11 | 21:03 |
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| May 13 | DSM | ORD | 20:04 | 20:56 |
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| May 12 | DSM | ORD | 20:13 | 21:06 |
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| May 11 | DSM | ORD | 20:50 | 21:39 |
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British Airways Flight BA4987 connects Des Moines, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
How long is the BA4987 flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
The average flight time from Des Moines to Chicago is 52 minutes. The flight distance is 480 km / 298 miles and the average flight speed is 556 km/h / 345 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA4987 Des Moines to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA4987 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight BA4987 arriving at?
Flight BA4987 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.
When was the latest BA4987 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 20:59.
How else can the flight BA4987 be referenced as?
This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW4987, BA 4987, BAW 4987.
How often is flight BA4987 delayed?
On average, 20% of all BA4987 flights are delayed. The average delay is 30 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA4987 flight or baggage issues?
If your BA4987 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.
See our BA4987 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: UA5219, AA4121, G42314, UA6024
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA1221, AA4121, AA6284, AA6454
All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Chicago ORD.