AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
11,698 km
7,269 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
332°
north northwest

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AUH MDW
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code AUH MDW
ICAO Code OMAA KMDW
City Abu Dhabi Chicago
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 88 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 41.790000, -87.750000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Abu Dhabi, it's 21:04 in Chicago. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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