Air freight LHR → ORD
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → ORD | 6,344 km | 8h 4m | 8h 4m |
| United Cargo UA | LHR → ORD | 6,344 km | 8h 4m | 8h 4m |
| Air Canada Cargo AC | LHR → YYZ → ORD | 6,407 km | 8h 44m | 16h 44m |
| Atlas Air 5Y | LHR → CVG → ORD | 6,786 km | 9h 11m | 17h 11m |
| UPS Airlines 5X | LHR → SDF → ORD | 6,957 km | 9h 23m | 17h 23m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → ORD | 6,982 km | 9h 25m | 17h 25m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → ORD | 7,013 km | 9h 27m | 17h 27m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → ORD | 7,368 km | 9h 52m | 17h 52m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → ORD | 7,625 km | 10h 10m | 18h 10m |
| Delta Cargo DL | LHR → ATL → ORD | 7,737 km | 10h 18m | 18h 18m |
| FedEx Express FX | LHR → MEM → ORD | 7,801 km | 10h 23m | 18h 23m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH → ORD | 7,919 km | 10h 31m | 18h 31m |
4 slower options not shown.
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to ORD?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 8h 4m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to ORD?
British Airways Cargo, United Cargo, Air Canada Cargo, Atlas Air, UPS Airlines, KLM Cargo and 10 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.