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BA297 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA297 flight operated by British Airways on Oct 22, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD). The flight is expected to depart at 15:15 (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at 17:28 (local time in Chicago, UTC-5) .
Wed, Oct 21
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
LON-CHI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 11m late
London(LHR)
16:18
Scheduled: 15:15, Oct 21
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
18:26
Scheduled: 18:15, Oct 21
O'Hare International Airport T5
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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LON-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
15:15
Scheduled: 15:15, Oct 22
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
17:28
Scheduled: 18:15, Oct 22
O'Hare International Airport T5
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Baggage
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LON-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
London(LHR)
15:15
Scheduled: 15:15, Oct 23
Heathrow Airport T5
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 9h
Chicago(ORD)
18:15
Scheduled: 18:15, Oct 23
O'Hare International Airport T5
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Boarding Gate
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BA296
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Chicago (CHI) London (LON)
Scheduled: 11:15
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BA297 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the BA297 flight flying from London to Chicago on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 777-200. This aircraft has been in service for 29y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 224 seats.
flight status
Boeing 777-200
Punctuality (Departure)
0 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Early on average
4 minutes
Age
29y, 5m
Seats
224
Flight Distance
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Recent Flight History for BA297

Trip.com historical records show that the last BA297 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from LHR at approximately 16:18. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 18:26.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sat, Oct 17 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:48 17:30 Arrived
Sun, Oct 18 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:57 18:16 Arrived
Mon, Oct 19 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:58 18:05 Arrived
Tue, Oct 20 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:59 17:59 Arrived
Wed, Oct 21 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 16:18 18:26 Arrived
Thu, Oct 22 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:15 17:28 Scheduled
Fri, Oct 23 London (LHR) Chicago (ORD) 772 15:15 18:15 Scheduled

BA297 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA297 is 0% (Late on average 40 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 4 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
0 %
Late on average 40 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
93 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Early on average 4 minutes
Early
60 %
On time
33 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ba297?

    Flight ba297 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 15:15, arrival 18:15 (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight ba297 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 15:15, with arrival at 18:15. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ba297 is scheduled to depart at 15:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:15, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Oct 22, 2026).
  • Flight ba297 is scheduled to arrive at 18:15. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 17:28. Status is Scheduled as of Oct 22, 2026.
  • Flight ba297 is operated by British Airways from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 9 hours; operating days may include Thursday.
  • Track flight ba297 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ba297 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact British Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ba297 has not departed from London (LHR) yet and is currently on schedule for 15:15.
  • Flight ba297 usually flies a Boeing 777-200 with seat layout 3-4-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: London 23:28 | Chicago 17:28

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