EI8997 Flight Status Aer Lingus: London to Chicago (EIN8997)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 15:40
- Actual
- 16:25
Terminal: 5 | Gate: B32
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
ORD Chicago
- Scheduled
- 18:45
- Actual
- 17:59
- Delay
Terminal: 5
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST
Landed 10h 02m ago 100%
LHR 16:25 ORD 17:59
6,343 km (3,941 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 6343 km / 3941 miles · Scheduled Duration: 09:05 · Actual Duration: 07:34 · Aircraft:
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EI 8997 Flight Status & Schedule Aer Lingus London to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | ORD | 16:25 | 17:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | ORD | 16:29 | 18:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | ORD | 16:31 | 18:24 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | ORD | 16:39 | 18:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | ORD | 17:56 | 19:42 | Delayed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | ORD | 16:40 | 18:25 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | ORD | 16:22 | 18:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | ORD | 16:22 | 18:18 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | ORD | 16:29 | 18:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 03 | LHR | ORD | 17:00 | 19:08 | Landed Late | Track > |
Aer Lingus' London–Chicago flight covers 6,343 km (3,941 mi) and runs five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 9 h 5 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 45 minutes late and still landed at 17:59, 46 minutes early.
About EI 8997
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.
- Distance
- 6,343 km (3,941 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h 50 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 8 of the last 9
- Average delay when late
- 23 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 5
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 46 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
EI 8997 FAQ
- How long is the EI8997 flight from London to Chicago?
- The timetable allows 9 h 5 min. London to Chicago is 6,343 km (3,941 mi).
- How often is EI8997 from London to Chicago late?
- 1 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 23 minutes on average.
- When was the latest EI8997 flight from London to Chicago?
- The latest EI8997 was the 15:40 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 46 minutes early.
- Which days does EI8997 fly from London to Chicago?
- Five times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does EI8997 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 5 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does EI8997 have?
- Also listed as EIN8997 (Aer Lingus' ICAO code) and EI 8997.
- Can I get compensation if EI8997 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
EI8997 and London LHR to Chicago ORD Flights
Flight EI8997 is a code-share Aer Lingus flight of the British Airways operated BA297.
Other flights departing from London LHR: BA297, EW9467
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: BA297, AA1764, F91595
All flights connecting London LHR to Chicago ORD.