Aer Lingus EI8996 flight status now

Current status of EI8996 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 8 minutes

EI8996 - EIN8996 Aer Lingus (EI)
ORD Chicago United States
Flight ORD to LHR
LHR London United Kingdom
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 15 hours, 8 minutes
Departure O'Hare International Airport
IATA: ORDICAO: KORD
Scheduled 21:45 17 November 2025
3 None
Arrival London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 11:35 18 November 2025
5 None
EI8996 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 7005, AS 5288, AY 5536, IB 3635
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6362 kms / 3953 miles
Airline
  • Aer Lingus
  • IATA: EI
  • ICAO: EIN
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 469
  • Freight capacity: 15.3 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777
  • Callsign: REA8996
  • Departure Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/London
  • Current Time in Chicago: Monday 2025-11-17 06:37 AM
  • Current Time in London: Monday 2025-11-17 12:37 PM

International flight Aer Lingus EI8996 takes off from Chicago (ORD) United States to London (LHR) United Kingdom. It's operated by Aer Lingus. The plane leaves O'Hare International Airport at 21:45 17 November 2025 America/Chicago. The flight is expected to land at London Heathrow Airport at 11:35 18 November 2025 Europe/London. The flight will last about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Similar flight route from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR)

Airline Flight no Departure Arrival
Iberia IB3633
Iberia 		17/11/2025
17:10 		7 hours 45 minutes
06:55
United Airlines UA929
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
15:45 		8 hours 10 minutes
05:55
American Airlines AA90
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
20:40 		7 hours 45 minutes
10:25
British Airways BA296
British Airways 		17/11/2025
21:45 		7 hours 50 minutes
11:35
Iberia IB3635
Iberia 		17/11/2025
21:45 		7 hours 50 minutes
11:35
American Airlines AA86
American Airlines 		17/11/2025
18:30 		7 hours 45 minutes
08:15
British Airways BA1543
British Airways 		17/11/2025
18:30 		7 hours 45 minutes
08:15
United Airlines UA920
United Airlines 		17/11/2025
17:50 		8 hours 5 minutes
07:55

Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Chicago to London?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 6362 km (3953 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Aer Lingus EI8996 flight?

All Aer Lingus EI8996 flights are operated using Boeing 777 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Aer Lingus EI8996 is arriving at?

Flight Aer Lingus EI8996 arrives in London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 5.

How many Aer Lingus EI8996 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Aer Lingus EI8996 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.