En-Route, Arriving in 02:43:54'
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B36
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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EI 8997 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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Aer Lingus EI 8997 London to Chicago Flight Information

Aer Lingus Flight EI8997 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 EI8997 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 EI8997 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight EI8997 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Aer Lingus Flight EI8997 London to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Aer Lingus Flight EI8997 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight EI8997 arriving at?

Flight EI8997 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 5.

When was the latest EI8997 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 EI8997 be referenced as?

This Aer Lingus flight can also be referenced as EIN8997, EI 8997, EIN 8997.

How often is flight EI8997 delayed?

On average, 20% of all EI8997 flights are delayed. The average delay is 90 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled EI8997 flight or baggage issues?

If your EI8997 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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EI8997 and London LHR to Chicago ORD Flights

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA223, BA297, DL37, LY316

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: TK5, LH434, FI853, UA2007

All flights connecting London LHR to Chicago ORD.

EI8997 Aer Lingus Flight: London to Chicago Route Map

EI8997 Aer Lingus Flight Map: London to Chicago
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