CLT
Charlotte
United States
940 km
584 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
940 km
584 mi / 508 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
323°
northwest

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CLT MDW
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code CLT MDW
ICAO Code KCLT KMDW
City Charlotte Chicago
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 748 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 41.790000, -87.750000

Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 940 kilometers (584 miles / 508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:22 in Charlotte, it's 01:22 in Chicago.

The return flight from Chicago (MDW) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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